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Vertical Stress at a Point is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface. Check FAQs
σz=(Fv144T)(1-(6euT))
σz - Vertical Stress at a Point?Fv - Vertical Component of Force?T - Thickness of Dam?eu - Eccentricity at Upstream?

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2.5009Edit=(15Edit1442.2Edit)(1-(6-19Edit2.2Edit))
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Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σz=(Fv144T)(1-(6euT))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σz=(15N1442.2m)(1-(6-192.2m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σz=(151442.2)(1-(6-192.2))
Next Step Evaluate
σz=2.5008608815427Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σz=2.5009Pa

Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Stress at a Point
Vertical Stress at a Point is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface.
Symbol: σz
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Component of Force
Vertical component of force is the resolved force acting along the vertical direction.
Symbol: Fv
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thickness of Dam
Thickness of Dam is the measurement or extent of dam from side to side.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eccentricity at Upstream
Eccentricity at Upstream is the distance from point of application of resultant to center of base.
Symbol: eu
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Stress at a Point

​Go Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face
σz=(Fv144T)(1+(6edT))

Other formulas in Gravity Dam category

​Go Water Pressure in Gravity Dam
PW=0.5ρWater(HS2)
​Go Density of Water given Water Pressure in Gravity Dam
ρWater=PW0.5(HS2)
​Go Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face
Fv=σz(1144T)(1+(6edT))
​Go Eccentricity for Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face
ed=(1+(σzFv144T))T6

How to Evaluate Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face?

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.

FAQs on Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face

What is the formula to find Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face?
The formula of Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face is expressed as Vertical Stress at a Point = (Vertical Component of Force/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1-((6*Eccentricity at Upstream)/Thickness of Dam)). Here is an example- -2.406164 = (15/(144*2.2))*(1-((6*(-19))/2.2)).
How to calculate Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face?
With Vertical Component of Force (Fv), Thickness of Dam (T) & Eccentricity at Upstream (eu) we can find Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face using the formula - Vertical Stress at a Point = (Vertical Component of Force/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1-((6*Eccentricity at Upstream)/Thickness of Dam)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Stress at a Point?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Stress at a Point-
  • Vertical Stress at a Point=(Vertical Component of Force/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1+((6*Eccentricity at Downstream)/Thickness of Dam))OpenImg
Can the Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face be negative?
Yes, the Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face?
Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face can be measured.
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