What Is the Rock Wedge Sliding Factor of Safety (Intersecting Discontinuities) Calculator?
This tool computes rock wedge sliding factor of safety (intersecting discontinuities) calculator with high precision arithmetic.
How Does the Rock Wedge Sliding Factor of Safety (Intersecting Discontinuities) Calculator Work?
Calculates the 3D tetrahedral rock wedge sliding Factor of Safety (FOS) along the line of intersection of two distinct geological joint planes in rock cuts and open-pit mines.
Rock Wedge Sliding Factor of Safety (Intersecting Discontinuities) Calculator Formula & Variables
The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:
Calculates the 3D tetrahedral rock wedge sliding Factor of Safety (FOS) along the line of intersection of two distinct geological joint planes in rock cuts and open-pit mines.
How to Use the Rock Wedge Sliding Factor of Safety (Intersecting Discontinuities) Calculator
- Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.
Step-by-Step Example Calculation
Rock Wedge Sliding Factor of Safety (Intersecting Discontinuities) Calculator Example
Input Values:
plungeAngleIntersectionLineDeg:38
wedgeTotalWeightKn:1800
planeAFrictionAngleDeg:34
planeBFrictionAngleDeg:30
wedgeGeometricFactorK:1.25
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.
Understanding Your Result
The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required FOS.
Factors That Affect the Result
- Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.
When Should You Use This Calculator?
- Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.
Assumptions & Limitations
- Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note
Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.