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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=γ'φmγsat
φw - Weighted Friction Angle?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?φm - Angle of Mobilized Friction?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight?

Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle Example

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Here is how the Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle equation looks like.

124.2485Edit=31Edit40Edit9.98Edit
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Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
φw=γ'φmγsat
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
φw=31N/m³40°9.98N/m³
Next Step Convert Units
φw=31N/m³0.6981rad9.98N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
φw=310.69819.98
Next Step Evaluate
φw=2.16854536319896rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
φw=124.248496993988°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
φw=124.2485°

Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle 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.
Angle of Mobilized Friction
Angle of Mobilized Friction is the slope angle at which an object starts sliding due to applied force.
Symbol: φm
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
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.

Other Formulas to find Weighted Friction Angle

​Go Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
φw=atan((γ'γsat)(tan((Φi))fs))
​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 Mobilised Friction Angle?

Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle evaluator uses Weighted Friction Angle = (Submerged Unit Weight*Angle of Mobilized Friction)/Saturated Unit Weight to evaluate the Weighted Friction Angle, The Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle is defined as the mobilized friction angle adjusted by considering the distribution of normal stresses on the potential failure plane. Weighted Friction Angle is denoted by φw symbol.

How to evaluate Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle, enter Submerged Unit Weight '), Angle of Mobilized Friction m) & Saturated Unit Weight sat) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle

What is the formula to find Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle?
The formula of Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle is expressed as Weighted Friction Angle = (Submerged Unit Weight*Angle of Mobilized Friction)/Saturated Unit Weight. Here is an example- 7118.914 = (31*0.698131700797601)/9.98.
How to calculate Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle?
With Submerged Unit Weight '), Angle of Mobilized Friction m) & Saturated Unit Weight sat) we can find Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle using the formula - Weighted Friction Angle = (Submerged Unit Weight*Angle of Mobilized Friction)/Saturated Unit Weight.
What are the other ways to Calculate Weighted Friction Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Weighted Friction Angle-
  • Weighted Friction Angle=atan((Submerged Unit Weight/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/Factor of Safety))OpenImg
  • Weighted Friction Angle=(Submerged Unit Weight*Internal Friction Angle with Weighted Frict. Angle)/Saturated Unit WeightOpenImg
Can the Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle be negative?
No, the Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle?
Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Weighted Friction Angle given Mobilised Friction Angle can be measured.
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