Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component Formula

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Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface in kilopascal. Check FAQs
σzkp=σncos(iπ180)
σzkp - Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal?σn - Normal Stress in kp?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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50.0095Edit=50Editcos(64Edit3.1416180)
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Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σzkp=σncos(iπ180)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σzkp=50kPacos(64°π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
σzkp=50kPacos(64°3.1416180)
Next Step Convert Units
σzkp=50000Pacos(1.117rad3.1416180)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σzkp=50000cos(1.1173.1416180)
Next Step Evaluate
σzkp=50009.5033824915Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σzkp=50.0095033824915kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σzkp=50.0095kPa

Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component Formula Elements

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Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal
Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface in kilopascal.
Symbol: σzkp
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress in kp
Normal Stress in kp is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area in kilopascal.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Normal Stress Component category

​Go Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress
σn=σzkpcos(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Normal Stress Component
i=acos(σnσzkp)
​Go Normal Stress Component given Unit Weight of Soil
σn=γz(cos(iπ180))2
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component
γ=σnz(cos(iπ180))2

How to Evaluate Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component?

Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component evaluator uses Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal = Normal Stress in kp/cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180) to evaluate the Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal, The Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component is defined as the value of vertical stress when we have prior information of other parameters used. Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal is denoted by σzkp symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component, enter Normal Stress in kp n) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component

What is the formula to find Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component?
The formula of Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component is expressed as Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal = Normal Stress in kp/cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180). Here is an example- 0.05301 = 50000/cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180).
How to calculate Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component?
With Normal Stress in kp n) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component using the formula - Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal = Normal Stress in kp/cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component be negative?
No, the Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component?
Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component is usually measured using the Kilopascal[kPa] for Pressure. Pascal[kPa], Bar[kPa], Pound Per Square Inch[kPa] are the few other units in which Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component can be measured.
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