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Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil. Check FAQs
γ=σminD
γ - Unit Weight of Soil?σmin - Minor Principal Stress in Soil?D - Depth of Footing?

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6.3224Edit=0.0961Edit15.2Edit
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Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=σminD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=0.0961MPa15.2m
Next Step Convert Units
γ=96100Pa15.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=9610015.2
Next Step Evaluate
γ=6322.36842105263N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γ=6.32236842105263kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=6.3224kN/m³

Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Minor Principal Stress in Soil
Minor Principal Stress in Soil is defined as the plane carrying minimum normal stress is known as minor. principal plane and the stress acting on it is called as minor principal stress.
Symbol: σmin
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Footing
Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Unit Weight of Soil

​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal
γ=qnfD(tan(i))4
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Angle of Shearing Resistance
γ=qfD(1+sin(φπ180)1-sin(φπ180))2
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Intensity of Loading
γ=q(Dmin)(1+sin(φπ180)1-sin(φπ180))2

Other formulas in Minimum Depth of Foundation by Rankine's Analysis category

​Go Major Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmajor=σmin(tan(i180π))2+(2Cstan(i180π))
​Go Minor Normal Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmin=σmajor-(2Cstan((i)))(tan((i)))2
​Go Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil
σmin=γD
​Go Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress
D=σminγ

How to Evaluate Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress?

Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress evaluator uses Unit Weight of Soil = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Depth of Footing to evaluate the Unit Weight of Soil, The Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress is defined as the value of unit weight of soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Unit Weight of Soil is denoted by γ symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress, enter Minor Principal Stress in Soil min) & Depth of Footing (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress?
The formula of Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress is expressed as Unit Weight of Soil = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Depth of Footing. Here is an example- 0.006322 = 96100/15.2.
How to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress?
With Minor Principal Stress in Soil min) & Depth of Footing (D) we can find Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress using the formula - Unit Weight of Soil = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Depth of Footing.
What are the other ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil-
  • Unit Weight of Soil=Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/(Depth of Footing*(tan(Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))^4)OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Soil=Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Depth of Footing)*((1+sin((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/(1-sin((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180)))^2OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Soil=Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal/((Minimum Depth of Foundation)*((1+sin((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/(1-sin((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180)))^2)OpenImg
Can the Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress?
Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress can be measured.
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