Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Calculator

✖Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust is the force in the horizontal direction.ⓘ Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust [P_h]			+10% -10%
✖The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.ⓘ Coefficient of Sliding Friction [μ]			+10% -10%

✖Total Downward Force on Soil is the net force on soil in the vertical direction.ⓘ Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component [R_v]

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Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component

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`"R"_{"v"} = ("P"_{"h"}*1.5)/"μ"`

Example

`"500N"=("200N"*1.5)/"0.6"`

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Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction
R_v = (P_h*1.5)/μ
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Total Downward Force on Soil - (Measured in Newton) - Total Downward Force on Soil is the net force on soil in the vertical direction.
Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust - (Measured in Newton) - Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust is the force in the horizontal direction.
Coefficient of Sliding Friction - The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust: 200 Newton --> 200 Newton No Conversion Required
Coefficient of Sliding Friction: 0.6 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_v = (P_h*1.5)/μ --> (200*1.5)/0.6

Evaluating ... ...

R_v = 500

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

500 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

500 Newton <-- Total Downward Force on Soil

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Earth Thrust Horizontal Component given Sum of Righting Moments

Go Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust = ((Coefficient of Sliding Friction*Total Downward Force on Soil)/1.5)

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component

Go Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction

Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third

Go Total Downward Force on Soil = (Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2

Pressure when Resultant is Outside Middle Third

Go Earth Pressure = 2*Total Downward Force on Soil/(3*Middle Third Distance)

Resultant Outside Middle Third

Go Middle Third Distance = 2*Total Downward Force on Soil/(3*Earth Pressure)

Retaining Wall Righting Moment

Go Retaining Wall Righting Moment = 1.5*Overturning Moment

Overturning Moment

Go Overturning Moment = Retaining Wall Righting Moment/1.5

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Formula

Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction
R_v = (P_h*1.5)/μ

What is Coefficient of Sliding Friction ?

The coefficient of sliding friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.

How to Calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component calculator uses Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction to calculate the Total Downward Force on Soil, The Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component formula is defined as the sum of vertical forces acting on soil due to applied horizontal loads. Total Downward Force on Soil is denoted by R_v symbol.

How to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component, enter Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust (P_h) & Coefficient of Sliding Friction (μ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component calculation can be explained with given input values -> 500 = (200*1.5)/0.6.

FAQ

What is Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?

The Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component formula is defined as the sum of vertical forces acting on soil due to applied horizontal loads and is represented as R_v = (P_h*1.5)/μ or Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction. Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust is the force in the horizontal direction & The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.

How to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?

The Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component formula is defined as the sum of vertical forces acting on soil due to applied horizontal loads is calculated using Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction. To calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component, you need Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust (P_h) & Coefficient of Sliding Friction (μ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust & Coefficient of Sliding Friction 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 Total Downward Force on Soil?

In this formula, Total Downward Force on Soil uses Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust & Coefficient of Sliding Friction. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Total Downward Force on Soil = (Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2

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