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Upward Force in Seepage Analysis is due to seepage water. Check FAQs
Fu=σn-σ'
Fu - Upward Force in Seepage Analysis?σn - Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?σ' - Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?

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52.69Edit=77.36Edit-24.67Edit
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Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fu=σn-σ'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fu=77.36kN/m²-24.67kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
Fu=77360Pa-24670Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fu=77360-24670
Next Step Evaluate
Fu=52690Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fu=52.69kN/m²

Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Upward Force in Seepage Analysis
Upward Force in Seepage Analysis is due to seepage water.
Symbol: Fu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics
Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is stress that occurs when a member is loaded by an axial force.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics
Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is related to total stress and pore pressure.
Symbol: σ'
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Upward Force in Seepage Analysis

​Go Upward Force due to Seepage Water
Fu=(γwaterz(cos(iπ180))2)
​Go Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Submerged Unit Weight
Fu=σn-(ySz(cos(iπ180))2)

Other formulas in Steady State Seepage Analysis Along The Slopes category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
Wprism=(γsaturatedzbcos(iπ180))
​Go Inclined Length of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
b=Wprismγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)
​Go Vertical Stress on Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
σzkp=(γsaturatedzcos(iπ180))
​Go Normal Stress Component given Saturated Unit Weight
σn=(γsaturatedz(cos(iπ180))2)

How to Evaluate Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress?

Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress evaluator uses Upward Force in Seepage Analysis = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Upward Force in Seepage Analysis, The Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress is defined as the value of upward force when we have prior information of other parameters used. Upward Force in Seepage Analysis is denoted by Fu symbol.

How to evaluate Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress, enter Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics n) & Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics ') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress

What is the formula to find Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress?
The formula of Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress is expressed as Upward Force in Seepage Analysis = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 0.01269 = 77360-24670.
How to calculate Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress?
With Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics n) & Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics ') we can find Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress using the formula - Upward Force in Seepage Analysis = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics.
What are the other ways to Calculate Upward Force in Seepage Analysis?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Upward Force in Seepage Analysis-
  • Upward Force in Seepage Analysis=(Unit Weight of Water*Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
  • Upward Force in Seepage Analysis=Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
Can the Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress be negative?
No, the Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress?
Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[kN/m²], Kilopascal[kN/m²], Bar[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Upward Force due to Seepage Water given Effective Normal Stress can be measured.
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