How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Angle | Rock Mechanics
Last Updated on March 9, 2024
The image above represents friction angle. To calculate friction angle, two essential parameters are needed, and these parameters are Uniaxial Compressive Strength (σc) and cohesion (c).
The formula for calculating the friction angle:
φ = 2tan-1(σc – 2c / σc + 2c)
Where;
φ = Friction Angle
σc = Uniaxial Compressive Strength
c = Cohesion
Let’s solve an example;
Find the friction angle when the uniaxial compressive strength is 11 and the cohesion is 22.
This implies that;
σc = Uniaxial Compressive Strength = 11
c = Cohesion = 22
φ = 2tan-1(σc – 2c / σc + 2c)
φ = 2tan-1(11 – 2(22) / 11 + 2(22))
Then, φ = 2tan-1(11 – 44 / 11 + 44)
φ = 2tan-1(-33 / 55)
φ = 2tan-1(-0.6)
So, φ = 2(-30.96°)
φ = -61.927
Therefore, the friction angle is -61.927.
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How to Calculate Friction Angle Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the friction angle.
To get the answer and workings of the friction angle using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
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Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Geology under Add-on.
Now, Click on Rock Mechanics under Geology
Now, Click on Friction Angle under Rock Mechanics
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the friction angle according to the respective parameters which are the Uniaxial Compressive Strength (σc) and cohesion (c).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Uniaxial Compressive Strength (σc) is 11 and cohesion (c) is 22.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the friction angle and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
