Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Cohesion of Soil = (Stability Number*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number)
c = (Sn*Fc*γ*HMobilised)
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
Cohesion of Soil - (Measured in Kilopascal) - Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Stability Number - Stability Number is a theoretical number given by Taylor.
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion - Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding.
Unit Weight of Soil - (Measured in Kilonewton per Cubic Meter) - Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number - (Measured in Meter) - Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number is soil layer thickness where effective cohesion is reached, impacting slope stability.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Stability Number: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion: 1.9 --> No Conversion Required
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number: 0.04 Meter --> 0.04 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
c = (Sn*Fc*γ*HMobilised) --> (2.01*1.9*18*0.04)
Evaluating ... ...
c = 2.74968
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
2749.68 Pascal -->2.74968 Kilopascal (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
2.74968 Kilopascal <-- Cohesion of Soil
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Unit Weight of Soil given Critical Depth for Cohesive Soil
Go Unit Weight of Soil = Cohesion of Soil/(Critical Depth*(tan((Angle of Inclination))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))*(cos((Angle of Inclination)))^2)
Cohesion given Critical Depth for Cohesive Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Critical Depth*Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))*(cos((Angle of Inclination)))^2)
Critical Depth for Cohesive Soil
Go Critical Depth = Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))*(cos((Angle of Inclination)))^2)
Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter-(Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))
Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))
Normal Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
Go Normal Stress = ((Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*Factor of Safety)-Unit Cohesion)/tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))
Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
Go Shear Stress for Factor of Safety = (Unit Cohesion+(Normal Stress*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))))/Factor of Safety
Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction
Go Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination)))
Shear Stress of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction
Go Shear Stress for Factor of Safety = Shear Strength/(tan((Angle of Internal Friction))/tan((Angle of Inclination)))
Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Soil
Go Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan((Shear Strength/Shear Stress)*tan((Angle of Inclination)))
Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
Go Normal Stress in Mega Pascal = (Shear Strength-Cohesion of Soil)/tan((Angle of Internal Friction))
Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
Go Shear Strength = Cohesion of Soil+(Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))
Factor of Safety against Sliding given Angle of Internal Friction
Go Factor of Safety = (tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/tan((Angle of Inclination)))
Unit Weight of Soil given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (Cohesion of Soil/(Stability Number*Critical Depth for Stability Number))
Critical Depth given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
Go Critical Depth for Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Stability Number))
Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)
Normal Stress given Shear Stress of Cohesionless Soil
Go Normal Stress in Mega Pascal = Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*cot((Angle of Inclination))
Unit Weight of Soil given Mobilised Cohesion
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (Mobilised Cohesion/(Stability Number*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion))
Depth at Mobilised Cohesion
Go Depth at Mobilised Cohesion = (Mobilised Cohesion/(Unit Weight of Soil*Stability Number))
Mobilised Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
Go Mobilised Cohesion = (Stability Number*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion)
Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
Go Normal Stress in Mega Pascal = Shear Strength/tan((Angle of Internal Friction))
Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
Go Shear Strength = Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))
Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
Go Angle of Internal Friction = atan(Shear Strength/Normal Stress in Mega Pascal)
Cohesion of Soil given Mobilised Cohesion
Go Cohesion of Soil = Mobilised Cohesion*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion
Mobilised Cohesion
Go Mobilised Cohesion = Cohesion of Soil/Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion Formula

Cohesion of Soil = (Stability Number*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number)
c = (Sn*Fc*γ*HMobilised)

What is Cohesive Soil?

The term "cohesive forces" is a generic term for the collective intermolecular forces (e.g., hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces) responsible for the bulk property of liquids resisting separation.

How to Calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion?

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion calculator uses Cohesion of Soil = (Stability Number*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number) to calculate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion is defined as the ratio of soil cohesion to applied stress ensuring stability in geotechnical engineering. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by c symbol.

How to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion, enter Stability Number (Sn), Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number (HMobilised) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.002736 = (2.01*1.9*18000*0.04).

FAQ

What is Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion?
The Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion is defined as the ratio of soil cohesion to applied stress ensuring stability in geotechnical engineering and is represented as c = (Sn*Fc*γ*HMobilised) or Cohesion of Soil = (Stability Number*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number). Stability Number is a theoretical number given by Taylor, Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding, Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil & Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number is soil layer thickness where effective cohesion is reached, impacting slope stability.
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion?
The Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion is defined as the ratio of soil cohesion to applied stress ensuring stability in geotechnical engineering is calculated using Cohesion of Soil = (Stability Number*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number). To calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety with Respect to Cohesion, you need Stability Number (Sn), Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number (HMobilised). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Stability Number, Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion, Unit Weight of Soil & Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Cohesion of Soil?
In this formula, Cohesion of Soil uses Stability Number, Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion, Unit Weight of Soil & Depth at Mobilised Cohesion in Stability Number. We can use 5 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Cohesion of Soil = Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter-(Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))
  • Cohesion of Soil = (Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))
  • Cohesion of Soil = (Critical Depth*Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))*(cos((Angle of Inclination)))^2)
  • Cohesion of Soil = Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)
  • Cohesion of Soil = Mobilised Cohesion*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion
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