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Vertical Pressure is the pressure applied in the vertical direction due to self weight of a member is called the vertical pressure. Check FAQs
dv=tan(θ)dH
dv - Vertical Pressure?θ - Theta?dH - Horizontal Pressure?

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6.0622Edit=tan(30Edit)10.5Edit
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Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
dv=tan(θ)dH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dv=tan(30°)10.5N/m²
Next Step Convert Units
dv=tan(0.5236rad)10.5N/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dv=tan(0.5236)10.5
Next Step Evaluate
dv=6.06217782649107Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
dv=6.06217782649107N/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dv=6.0622N/m²

Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Vertical Pressure
Vertical Pressure is the pressure applied in the vertical direction due to self weight of a member is called the vertical pressure.
Symbol: dv
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Horizontal Pressure
horizontal pressure is the pressure applied in the horizontal direction due to backfill is called the horizontal pressure.
Symbol: dH
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Vertical Pressure

​Go Vertical Pressure given Resultant Force
dv=Pn2-dH2

Other formulas in Total Pressure on Curved Surface category

​Go Total Pressure on Elementary Area
p=SDAcs
​Go Resultant Force by Parallelogram of Forces
Pn=dH2+dv2
​Go Horizontal Pressure given Resultant Force
dH=Pn2-dv2
​Go Direction of Resultant Force
θ=1tan(PvdH)

How to Evaluate Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force?

Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force evaluator uses Vertical Pressure = tan(Theta)*Horizontal Pressure to evaluate the Vertical Pressure, The Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force is defined as the force exerted per unit area in a vertical direction on a surface, determined by the direction of the resultant force acting on the surface. Vertical Pressure is denoted by dv symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force, enter Theta (θ) & Horizontal Pressure (dH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force

What is the formula to find Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force?
The formula of Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force is expressed as Vertical Pressure = tan(Theta)*Horizontal Pressure. Here is an example- 6.062178 = tan(0.5235987755982)*10.5.
How to calculate Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force?
With Theta (θ) & Horizontal Pressure (dH) we can find Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force using the formula - Vertical Pressure = tan(Theta)*Horizontal Pressure. This formula also uses Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Pressure-
  • Vertical Pressure=sqrt(Resultant Force^2-Horizontal Pressure^2)OpenImg
Can the Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force be negative?
No, the Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force?
Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Vertical Pressure given Direction of Resultant Force can be measured.
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