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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=WweLh2
γ - Unit Weight of Soil?Wwe - Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton?L - Length of Slip Plane?h - Height of Wedge?

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18.3508Edit=138.09Edit5Edit3.01Edit2
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Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=WweLh2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=138.09kN5m3.01m2
Next Step Convert Units
γ=138090N5m3.01m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=13809053.012
Next Step Evaluate
γ=18350.8305647841N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γ=18.3508305647841kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=18.3508kN/m³

Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge 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.
Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton
Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton is defined as the weight of total soil which is in the form of wedge in terms of Kilonewton.
Symbol: Wwe
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Slip Plane
Length of Slip Plane is the length of plane along which failure may occur.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Wedge
Height of Wedge is defined as the height of soil wedge considered.
Symbol: h
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 Mobilized Friction
γ=cm0.5cosec(iπ180)sec(φmobπ180)sin((i-θslope)π180)sin((θslope-φmob)π180)H
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Safe Height from Toe to Top of Wedge
γ=4cmsin(iπ180)cos(φmobπ180)H(1-cos((i-φmob)π180))

Other formulas in Slope Stability Analysis using Culman's Method category

​Go Height of Wedge of Soil given Weight of Wedge
h=WweLγ2
​Go Cohesive Force along Slip Plane
Fc=cmL
​Go Mobilized Cohesion given Cohesive Force along Slip Plane
cm=FcL
​Go Height of Wedge of Soil given Angle of Inclination and Slope angle
h=Hsin((θi-θ)π180)sin(θiπ180)

How to Evaluate Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge?

Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge evaluator uses Unit Weight of Soil = Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton/((Length of Slip Plane*Height of Wedge)/2) to evaluate the Unit Weight of Soil, The Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge 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 Weight of Wedge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge, enter Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton (Wwe), Length of Slip Plane (L) & Height of Wedge (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge?
The formula of Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge is expressed as Unit Weight of Soil = Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton/((Length of Slip Plane*Height of Wedge)/2). Here is an example- 0.018351 = 138090/((5*3.01)/2).
How to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge?
With Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton (Wwe), Length of Slip Plane (L) & Height of Wedge (h) we can find Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge using the formula - Unit Weight of Soil = Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton/((Length of Slip Plane*Height of Wedge)/2).
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=Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics/(0.5*cosec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sec((Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)*sin(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)*sin(((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics-Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)*Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge)OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Soil=(4*Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*cos((Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))/(Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge*(1-cos(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)))OpenImg
Can the Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge?
Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge 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 Weight of Wedge can be measured.
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