Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing Formula

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Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton is defined as the weight of total soil which is in the form of wedge in terms of Kilonewton. Check FAQs
Wwe=tan(φ)γ(B)24
Wwe - Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton?φ - Angle of Shearing Resistance?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?

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138.0264Edit=tan(82.57Edit)18Edit(2Edit)24
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Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wwe=tan(φ)γ(B)24
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wwe=tan(82.57°)18kN/m³(2m)24
Next Step Convert Units
Wwe=tan(1.4411rad)18000N/m³(2m)24
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wwe=tan(1.4411)18000(2)24
Next Step Evaluate
Wwe=138026.446318588N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Wwe=138.026446318588kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Wwe=138.0264kN

Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing Formula Elements

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Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton
Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton is defined as the weight of total soil which is in the form of wedge in terms of Kilonewton.
Symbol: Wwe
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Shearing Resistance
Angle of Shearing Resistance is known as a component of the shear strength of the soils which is basically frictional material and composed of individual particles.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Footing
Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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 in Bearing Capacity of Soil by Terzaghi's Analysis category

​Go Downward Force on Wedge
Rv=qB+(γB2tan(φ)(π180)4)
​Go Width of Footing given Load Intensity
B=-q+(q)2+Rvγtan(φ)γtan(φ)2
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Wedge and Width of Footing
γ=Wwe4tan((φ))(B)2
​Go Width of Footing given Weight of Wedge
B=W4tan(φπ180)γ

How to Evaluate Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing?

Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing evaluator uses Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton = (tan(Angle of Shearing Resistance)*Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing)^2)/4 to evaluate the Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton, The Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing formula is defined as the value of the weight of total soil which is in the form of wedge in terms of Kilonewton, when we have prior information of width of footing and other parameters. Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton is denoted by Wwe symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing, enter Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Width of Footing (B) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing

What is the formula to find Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing?
The formula of Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing is expressed as Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton = (tan(Angle of Shearing Resistance)*Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing)^2)/4. Here is an example- 0.02795 = (tan(1.44111836337145)*18000*(2)^2)/4.
How to calculate Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing?
With Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Width of Footing (B) we can find Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing using the formula - Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton = (tan(Angle of Shearing Resistance)*Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing)^2)/4. This formula also uses Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing be negative?
No, the Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing?
Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Weight of Wedge given Width of Footing can be measured.
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