How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Angle | Rock Mechanics

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.

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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

How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Angle | 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).

How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Angle | Rock Mechanics

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

How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Angle | Rock Mechanics

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.

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