The image above represents mohr – coulomb criterion. To calculate mohr – coulomb criterion, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Cohesion (|Ï„o), Co-efficient of Friction (μ) and Normal Stress (σn).
The formula for calculating the mohr – coulomb criterion:
|τ| = τo + μσn
Where;
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion
|τo = Cohesion
μ = Co-efficient of Friction
σn = Normal Stress
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mohr – coulomb criterion when the cohesion is 7, the co-efficient of friction is 30 and the normal stress is 28.
This implies that;
|Ï„o = Cohesion = 7
μ = Co-efficient of Friction = 30
σn = Normal Stress = 28
|τ| = τo + μσn
|Ï„| = 7 + 30(28)
So, |Ï„| = 7 + 840
|Ï„| = 847
Therefore, the mohr – coulomb criterion is 847.
Calculating the Cohesion when the Mohr – Coulomb Criterion, the Co-efficient of Friction and the Normal Stress are Given
|Ï„o = |Ï„| – μσn
Where;
|τo = Cohesion
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion
μ = Co-efficient of Friction
σn = Normal Stress
Let’s solve an example;
Find the cohesion when the mohr – coulomb criterion is 44, the co-efficient of friction is 10 and the normal stress is 4.
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This implies that;
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion = 44
μ = Co-efficient of Friction = 10
σn = Normal Stress = 4
|Ï„o = |Ï„| – μσn
So, |Ï„o = 44Â – 10(4)
|Ï„o = 44Â – 40
|Ï„o = 4
Therefore, the cohesion is 4.
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Calculating the Co-efficient of Friction when the Mohr – Coulomb Criterion, the Cohesion and the Normal Stress are Given
μ = |Ï„| – |Ï„o / σn
Where;
μ = Co-efficient of Friction
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion
|τo = Cohesion
σn = Normal Stress
Let’s solve an example;
Find the co-efficient of friction when the cohesion is 10, the mohr – coulomb criterion is 24 and the normal stress is 12.
This implies that;
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion = 24
|Ï„o = Cohesion = 10
σn = Normal Stress = 12
μ = |Ï„| – |Ï„o / σn
Then, μ = 24 – 10 / 12
μ = 14 / 12
μ = 1.667
Therefore, the co-efficient of friction is 1.667.
Calculating the Normal Stress when the Mohr – Coulomb Criterion, the Co-efficient of Friction and the Cohesion are Given
σn = |Ï„| – |Ï„o / μ
Where;
σn = Normal Stress
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion
|τo = Cohesion
μ = Co-efficient of Friction
Let’s solve an example;
Find the normal stress when the mohr – coulomb criterion is 30, the cohesion is 14, and the co-efficient of friction is 5.
This implies that;
|Ï„ = Mohr – Coulomb Criterion = 30
|Ï„o = Cohesion = 14
μ = Co-efficient of Friction = 5
σn = |Ï„| – |Ï„o / μ
So, σn = 30 – 14 / 5
σn = 16 / 5
σn = 3.2
Therefore, the normal stress is 3.2.
How to Calculate Mohr – Coulomb Criterion Using Nickzom Calculator
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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 Mohr – Coulomb Criterion under Rock Mechanics
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the mohr – coulomb criterion according to the respective parameters which are the Cohesion (|Ï„o), Co-efficient of Friction (μ) and Normal Stress (σn).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Cohesion (|τo) is 7, Co-efficient of Friction (μ) is 30 and Normal Stress (σn) is 28.
Finally, Click on Calculate
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