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