Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
P = (0.5*γ*(hw)^2*KP)
This formula uses 4 Variables
Variables Used
Total Thrust of Soil - (Measured in Newton per Meter) - Total Thrust of Soil is the force acting on unit length of soil.
Unit Weight of Soil - (Measured in Newton per Cubic Meter) - Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Total Height of Wall - (Measured in Meter) - Total height of wall which is under the consideration.
Coefficient of Passive Pressure - Coefficient of Passive Pressure is defined as the ratio of the horizontal to vertical stress.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18000 Newton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Total Height of Wall: 3.1 Meter --> 3.1 Meter No Conversion Required
Coefficient of Passive Pressure: 0.16 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
P = (0.5*γ*(hw)^2*KP) --> (0.5*18000*(3.1)^2*0.16)
Evaluating ... ...
P = 13838.4
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
13838.4 Newton per Meter -->13.8384 Kilonewton per Meter (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
13.8384 Kilonewton per Meter <-- Total Thrust of Soil
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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25 Lateral Pressure for Cohesive and Non Cohesive Soil Calculators

Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained
Go Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil *cos(Angle of Inclination)*((cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))))
Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to move
Go Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil *cos(Angle of Inclination)*((cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))))
Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/((Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/((Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
Cohesion of soil given Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move
Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (0.25*Unit Weight of Soil*Total Height of Wall*sqrt(Coefficient of Active Pressure))-(0.5*Total Thrust of Soil/Total Height of Wall*sqrt(Coefficient of Active Pressure))
Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move to Considerable Amount
Go Total Thrust of Soil = ((0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Active Pressure)-(2*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Total Height of Wall*sqrt(Coefficient of Active Pressure)))
Cohesion of soil given Total Thrust from Soil with Small Angles of Internal Friction
Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = ((0.25*Unit Weight of Soil*Total Height of Wall)-(0.5*Total Thrust of Soil/Total Height of Wall))
Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil with Small Angles of Internal Friction
Go Unit Weight of Soil = ((2*Total Thrust of Soil/(Total Height of Wall)^2)+(4*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal/Total Height of Wall))
Total Thrust from Soil with Small Angles of Internal Friction
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2)-(2*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Total Height of Wall)
Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level
Go Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Passive Pressure))
Height of Wall given Total Thrust of Soil that are Free to Move only Small Amount
Go Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Passive Pressure))
Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil for Level Surface behind Wall
Go Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Active Pressure))
Unit Weight of Soil given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/((Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
Coefficient of Passive Pressure given Thrust of Soil are Free to Move only Small Amount
Go Coefficient of Passive Pressure = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2)
Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust of Soil that are Free to Move only Small Amount
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/((Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
Coefficient of Passive Pressure given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained
Go Coefficient of Passive Pressure = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2)
Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move only Small Amount
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil for Level Surface behind Wall
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/((Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Active Pressure)
Coefficient of Active Pressure given Total Thrust from Soil for Level Surface
Go Coefficient of Active Pressure = (2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2)
Total Thrust from Soil when Surface behind Wall is Level
Go Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Active Pressure)
Coefficient of Passive Pressure given Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Go Coefficient of Passive Pressure = (tan((45*pi/180)-(Angle of Internal Friction/2)))^2
Coefficient of Active Pressure given Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Go Coefficient of Active Pressure = (tan((45*pi/180)-(Angle of Internal Friction/2)))^2

Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level Formula

Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
P = (0.5*γ*(hw)^2*KP)

What is Passive Pressure?

Passive earth pressure is the one exerted from the other side and that tends to stabilize it. Generally, it is applied near the "toe" of the wall.

How to Calculate Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?

Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level calculator uses Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure) to calculate the Total Thrust of Soil, The Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is defined as force applied per unit surface of wall when the given conditions are available. Total Thrust of Soil is denoted by P symbol.

How to calculate Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level, enter Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Total Height of Wall (hw) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.012974 = (0.5*18000*(3.1)^2*0.16).

FAQ

What is Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?
The Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is defined as force applied per unit surface of wall when the given conditions are available and is represented as P = (0.5*γ*(hw)^2*KP) or Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure). Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil, Total height of wall which is under the consideration & Coefficient of Passive Pressure is defined as the ratio of the horizontal to vertical stress.
How to calculate Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?
The Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is defined as force applied per unit surface of wall when the given conditions are available is calculated using Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure). To calculate Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level, you need Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Total Height of Wall (hw) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Unit Weight of Soil, Total Height of Wall & Coefficient of Passive Pressure 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 Thrust of Soil?
In this formula, Total Thrust of Soil uses Unit Weight of Soil, Total Height of Wall & Coefficient of Passive Pressure. We can use 6 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
  • Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Active Pressure)
  • Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*cos(Angle of Inclination))*((cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))
  • Total Thrust of Soil = ((0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Active Pressure)-(2*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Total Height of Wall*sqrt(Coefficient of Active Pressure)))
  • Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2)-(2*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Total Height of Wall)
  • Total Thrust of Soil = (0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*(Total Height of Wall)^2*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)
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