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Weight of Body in Newtons is the force with which a body is pulled toward the earth. Check FAQs
W=cmx'dradialL'
W - Weight of Body in Newtons?cm - Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?x' - Distance between LOA and COR?dradial - Radial Distance?L' - Length of Slip Arc?

Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil Example

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5.7122Edit=3.57Edit1.25Edit1.5Edit3.0001Edit
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Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=cmx'dradialL'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=3.57Pa1.25m1.5m3.0001m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=3.571.251.53.0001
Next Step Evaluate
W=5.7121904N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
W=5.7122N

Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Weight of Body in Newtons
Weight of Body in Newtons is the force with which a body is pulled toward the earth.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil
Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is a result of friction and interlocking of particles, and possibly cementation or bonding at particle contacts.
Symbol: cm
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance between LOA and COR
Distance between LOA and COR is the distance between the line of action and the line passing through the center which is the perpendicular distance from a point to a line in a geometric configuration.
Symbol: x'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial Distance
Radial Distance is defined as distance between whisker sensor's pivot point to whisker-object contact point.
Symbol: dradial
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Slip Arc
Length of Slip Arc is the length of the arc formed by slip circle.
Symbol: L'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Weight of Body in Newtons

​Go Weight of Soil on Wedge given Factor of Safety
W=cuL'dradialfsx'

Other formulas in The Swedish Slip Circle Method category

​Go Radial Distance from Center of Rotation given Length of Slip Arc
dradial=360L'2πδ(180π)
​Go Arc Angle given Length of Slip Arc
δ=360L'2πdradial(π180)
​Go Moment of Resistance given Factor of Safety
Mr'=fsMD
​Go Driving Moment given Factor of Safety
MD=MRfs

How to Evaluate Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?

Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil evaluator uses Weight of Body in Newtons = Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil/((Distance between LOA and COR*Radial Distance)/Length of Slip Arc) to evaluate the Weight of Body in Newtons, The Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil formula is defined as value of the vertical component of the soil mass acting on a potential failure wedge within a slope, considering mobilized shear resistance of soil. Weight of Body in Newtons is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil, enter Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil (cm), Distance between LOA and COR (x'), Radial Distance (dradial) & Length of Slip Arc (L') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil

What is the formula to find Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
The formula of Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is expressed as Weight of Body in Newtons = Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil/((Distance between LOA and COR*Radial Distance)/Length of Slip Arc). Here is an example- 12.89643 = 3.57/((1.25*1.5)/3.0001).
How to calculate Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
With Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil (cm), Distance between LOA and COR (x'), Radial Distance (dradial) & Length of Slip Arc (L') we can find Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil using the formula - Weight of Body in Newtons = Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil/((Distance between LOA and COR*Radial Distance)/Length of Slip Arc).
What are the other ways to Calculate Weight of Body in Newtons?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Weight of Body in Newtons-
  • Weight of Body in Newtons=(Unit Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc*Radial Distance)/(Factor of Safety*Distance between LOA and COR)OpenImg
Can the Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil be negative?
No, the Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Weight of Soil on Wedge given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil can be measured.
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