Vertical Component of Force in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam Formulas

Vertical component of force is the resolved force acting along the vertical direction. And is denoted by F_v. Vertical Component of Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Vertical Component of Force is always negative.

Formulas to find Vertical Component of Force in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam

fxTotal Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxTotal Vertical Force for Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream FaceGo

Earth Dam and Gravity Dam formulas that make use of Vertical Component of Force

fxVertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxEccentricity for Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxVertical Normal Stress at Upstream FaceGo

fxEccentricity given Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream FaceGo

List of variables in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam formulas

fx Vertical Stress at a Point Go

fx Thickness of Dam Go

fx Eccentricity at Downstream Go

fx Eccentricity at Upstream Go

FAQ

What is the Vertical Component of Force?

Vertical component of force is the resolved force acting along the vertical direction. Vertical Component of Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Vertical Component of Force is always negative.

Can the Vertical Component of Force be negative?

Yes, the Vertical Component of Force, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Vertical Component of Force?

Vertical Component of Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Vertical Component of Force can be measured.

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