Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance Formula

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Shaft Weight is the weight of the pile shaft. Check FAQs
Wp=Qul-WsoilπLf ut
Wp - Shaft Weight?Qul - Ultimate Resistance?Wsoil - Weight of Soil?L - Length of Soil Section?f ut - Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics?π - Archimedes' constant?

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50.7612Edit=1000Edit-4.9Edit3.14160.52Edit0.012Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wp=Qul-WsoilπLf ut
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wp=1000kN-4.9kNπ0.52m0.012kN/m²
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Wp=1000kN-4.9kN3.14160.52m0.012kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
Wp=1E+6N-4900N3.14160.52m12Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wp=1E+6-49003.14160.5212
Next Step Evaluate
Wp=50761.244830367N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Wp=50.761244830367kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Wp=50.7612kN

Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance Formula Elements

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Constants
Shaft Weight
Shaft Weight is the weight of the pile shaft.
Symbol: Wp
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ultimate Resistance
Ultimate Resistance is the amount of load applied to a component beyond which the component will fail.
Symbol: Qul
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Weight of Soil
Weight of Soil is the weight of soil contained within the failure plane.
Symbol: Wsoil
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Soil Section
Length of Soil Section is the vertical or horizontal extent of soil being analyzed or considered within a specific context.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics
Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics is the average ultimate skin- friction stress in tension developed on the failure plane.
Symbol: f ut
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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

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How to Evaluate Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance?

Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance evaluator uses Shaft Weight = (Ultimate Resistance-Weight of Soil)/(pi*Length of Soil Section*Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics) to evaluate the Shaft Weight, The Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance formula is defined as a function of ultimate resistance, the weight of soil contained within the failure plan, and the average ultimate skin-friction stress. Shaft Weight is denoted by Wp symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance, enter Ultimate Resistance (Qul), Weight of Soil (Wsoil), Length of Soil Section (L) & Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics (f ut) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance

What is the formula to find Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance?
The formula of Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance is expressed as Shaft Weight = (Ultimate Resistance-Weight of Soil)/(pi*Length of Soil Section*Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics). Here is an example- 0.050761 = (1000000-4900)/(pi*0.52*12).
How to calculate Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance?
With Ultimate Resistance (Qul), Weight of Soil (Wsoil), Length of Soil Section (L) & Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics (f ut) we can find Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance using the formula - Shaft Weight = (Ultimate Resistance-Weight of Soil)/(pi*Length of Soil Section*Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance be negative?
Yes, the Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance?
Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Weight of Shaft given Ultimate Resistance can be measured.
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