Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component Formula

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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=σnz(cos(iπ180))2
γ - Unit Weight of Soil?σn - Normal Stress in kp?z - Depth of Prism?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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16.673Edit=50Edit3Edit(cos(64Edit3.1416180))2
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Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=σnz(cos(iπ180))2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=50kPa3m(cos(64°π180))2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
γ=50kPa3m(cos(64°3.1416180))2
Next Step Convert Units
γ=50000Pa3m(cos(1.117rad3.1416180))2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=500003(cos(1.1173.1416180))2
Next Step Evaluate
γ=16673.0028570895N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γ=16.6730028570895kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=16.673kN/m³

Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component Formula Elements

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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.
Normal Stress in kp
Normal Stress in kp is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area in kilopascal.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Prism
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Normal Stress Component category

​Go Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress
σn=σzkpcos(iπ180)
​Go Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component
σzkp=σncos(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Normal Stress Component
i=acos(σnσzkp)
​Go Normal Stress Component given Unit Weight of Soil
σn=γz(cos(iπ180))2

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

Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component evaluator uses Unit Weight of Soil = Normal Stress in kp/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2) to evaluate the Unit Weight of Soil, The Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component 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 Normal Stress Component using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component, enter Normal Stress in kp n), Depth of Prism (z) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component?
The formula of Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component is expressed as Unit Weight of Soil = Normal Stress in kp/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2). Here is an example- 0.017673 = 50000/(3*(cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))^2).
How to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component?
With Normal Stress in kp n), Depth of Prism (z) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component using the formula - Unit Weight of Soil = Normal Stress in kp/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Cosine function(s).
Can the Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component?
Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component 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 Normal Stress Component can be measured.
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