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Weighted Friction Angle is an effective measure combining materials' friction properties and their relative contributions in geotechnical engineering for stability analysis. Check FAQs
φw=atan((γ'γsat)(tan((Φi))fs))
φw - Weighted Friction Angle?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?fs - Factor of Safety?

Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Example

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83.5667Edit=atan((31Edit9.98Edit)(tan((82.87Edit))2.8Edit))
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Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
φw=atan((γ'γsat)(tan((Φi))fs))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
φw=atan((31N/m³9.98N/m³)(tan((82.87°))2.8))
Next Step Convert Units
φw=atan((31N/m³9.98N/m³)(tan((1.4464rad))2.8))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
φw=atan((319.98)(tan((1.4464))2.8))
Next Step Evaluate
φw=1.45851353248699rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
φw=83.566669774237°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
φw=83.5667°

Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Formula Elements

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Weighted Friction Angle
Weighted Friction Angle is an effective measure combining materials' friction properties and their relative contributions in geotechnical engineering for stability analysis.
Symbol: φw
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Submerged Unit Weight
Submerged Unit Weight is the effective weight of the soil per unit volume when it is submerged in water.
Symbol: γ'
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight
Saturated Unit Weight is the value of the unit weight of the soil when the soil is completely saturated with water that is all the soil pores are completely filled with water.
Symbol: γsat
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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)
atan
Inverse tan is used to calculate the angle by applying the tangent ratio of the angle, which is the opposite side divided by the adjacent side of the right triangle.
Syntax: atan(Number)

Other Formulas to find Weighted Friction Angle

​Go Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle
φw=γ'φmγsat
​Go Weighted Friction Angle given Submerged Unit Weight
φw=γ'φiwγsat

Other formulas in Taylor's Stability Number and Stability Curves category

​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
γ'=tan(φwπ180)(1γsat)(tan(Φiπ180)fs)
​Go Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
fs=((γ'γsat)(tan((φ))tan((φIF))))
​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
γsat=((γ'tan((φIF)))(tan((φ))fs))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety
φ=atan(fsγsattan((φIF))γ')

How to Evaluate Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?

Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength evaluator uses Weighted Friction Angle = atan((Submerged Unit Weight/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/Factor of Safety)) to evaluate the Weighted Friction Angle, The Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength is defined as angle of internal friction adjusted for Factor of Safety, ensuring stability in structures against shear strength failure. Weighted Friction Angle is denoted by φw symbol.

How to evaluate Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength, enter Submerged Unit Weight '), Saturated Unit Weight sat), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength

What is the formula to find Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
The formula of Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength is expressed as Weighted Friction Angle = atan((Submerged Unit Weight/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/Factor of Safety)). Here is an example- 4788.017 = atan((31/9.98)*(tan((1.44635435112743))/2.8)).
How to calculate Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
With Submerged Unit Weight '), Saturated Unit Weight sat), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) we can find Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength using the formula - Weighted Friction Angle = atan((Submerged Unit Weight/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/Factor of Safety)). This formula also uses Tangent (tan), Inverse Tan (atan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Weighted Friction Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Weighted Friction Angle-
  • Weighted Friction Angle=(Submerged Unit Weight*Angle of Mobilized Friction)/Saturated Unit WeightOpenImg
  • Weighted Friction Angle=(Submerged Unit Weight*Internal Friction Angle with Weighted Frict. Angle)/Saturated Unit WeightOpenImg
Can the Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength be negative?
No, the Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength can be measured.
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