Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction Calculator

✖Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.ⓘ Shear Stress for Factor of Safety [𝜏_Shearstress]			+10% -10%
✖Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a shear strength parameter of soils.ⓘ Angle of Internal Friction of Soil [Φ_i]			+10% -10%
✖Angle of Inclination is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.ⓘ Angle of Inclination [I]			+10% -10%

✖Shear Strength is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear.ⓘ Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction [τ_s]

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Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction

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`"τ"_{"s"} = ("𝜏"_{"Shearstress"}*(tan("Φ"_{"i"})/tan("I")))`

Example

`"7.048098MPa"=("5Pa"*(tan("82.87°")/tan("80°")))`

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Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination)))
τ_s = (𝜏_Shearstress*(tan(Φ_i)/tan(I)))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

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., tan(Angle)

Variables Used

Shear Strength - (Measured in Megapascal) - Shear Strength is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear.
Shear Stress for Factor of Safety - (Measured in Pascal) - Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil - (Measured in Radian) - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a shear strength parameter of soils.
Angle of Inclination - (Measured in Radian) - Angle of Inclination is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Shear Stress for Factor of Safety: 5 Pascal --> 5 Pascal No Conversion Required
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil: 82.87 Degree --> 1.44635435112743 Radian (Check conversion here)
Angle of Inclination: 80 Degree --> 1.3962634015952 Radian (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

τ_s = (𝜏_Shearstress*(tan(Φ_i)/tan(I))) --> (5*(tan(1.44635435112743)/tan(1.3962634015952)))

Evaluating ... ...

τ_s = 7.04809813095078

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

7048098.13095078 Pascal -->7.04809813095078 Megapascal (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

7.04809813095078 ≈ 7.048098 Megapascal <-- Shear Strength

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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

Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction Formula

Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination)))
τ_s = (𝜏_Shearstress*(tan(Φ_i)/tan(I)))

What is Shear Strength?

Shear strength is the strength of a material or component against the type of yield or structural failure when the material or component fails in shear. A shear load is a force that tends to produce a sliding failure on a material along a plane that is parallel to the direction of the force.

How to Calculate Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction?

Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction calculator uses Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination))) to calculate the Shear Strength, The Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction is defined as resistance to sliding along internal planes, determined by the angle of internal friction. Shear Strength is denoted by τ_s symbol.

How to calculate Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction, enter Shear Stress for Factor of Safety (𝜏_Shearstress), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil (Φ_i) & Angle of Inclination (I) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 8.6E-5 = (5*(tan(1.44635435112743)/tan(1.3962634015952))).

FAQ

What is Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction?

The Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction is defined as resistance to sliding along internal planes, determined by the angle of internal friction and is represented as τ_s = (𝜏_Shearstress*(tan(Φ_i)/tan(I))) or Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination))). Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress, Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a shear strength parameter of soils & Angle of Inclination is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.

How to calculate Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction?

The Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction is defined as resistance to sliding along internal planes, determined by the angle of internal friction is calculated using Shear Strength = (Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil)/tan(Angle of Inclination))). To calculate Shear Strength of Soil given Angle of Internal Friction, you need Shear Stress for Factor of Safety (𝜏_Shearstress), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil (Φ_i) & Angle of Inclination (I). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Shear Stress for Factor of Safety, Angle of Internal Friction of Soil & Angle of Inclination 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 Shear Strength?

In this formula, Shear Strength uses Shear Stress for Factor of Safety, Angle of Internal Friction of Soil & Angle of Inclination. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Shear Strength = Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))
Shear Strength = Cohesion of Soil+(Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))

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