Vertical Stress at a Point in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam Formulas

Vertical Stress at a Point is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface. And is denoted by σ_z. Vertical Stress at a Point is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Vertical Stress at a Point is always negative.

Formulas to find Vertical Stress at a Point in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam

fxVertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxVertical Normal Stress at Upstream FaceGo

Earth Dam and Gravity Dam formulas that make use of Vertical Stress at a Point

fxTotal Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxEccentricity for Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream FaceGo

fxTotal Vertical Force for Vertical 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 Component of Force Go

fx Thickness of Dam Go

fx Eccentricity at Downstream Go

fx Eccentricity at Upstream Go

FAQ

What is the Vertical Stress at a Point?

Vertical Stress at a Point is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface. Vertical Stress at a Point is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Vertical Stress at a Point is always negative.

Can the Vertical Stress at a Point be negative?

Yes, the Vertical Stress at a Point, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Vertical Stress at a Point?

Vertical Stress at a Point 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 Stress at a Point can be measured.

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