Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face evaluator uses Vertical Stress at a Point = (Vertical Component of Force/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1+((6*Eccentricity at Downstream)/Thickness of Dam)) to evaluate the Vertical Stress at a Point, Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face formula is defined as the maximum bearing capacity of the soil. Vertical Stress at a Point is denoted by σz symbol.
How to evaluate Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face, enter Vertical Component of Force (Fv), Thickness of Dam (T) & Eccentricity at Downstream (ed) and hit the calculate button.