Quick Answer
The tailings dam upstream raise volume calculator computes upstream raise volume per unit length from the input values you provide.
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Tailings Dam Upstream Raise Volume Calculator computes Upstream raise volume per unit length in m^3/m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Upstream raise volume per unit length is expressed in m^3/m. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Crest width = 8
- Raise height = 2.5
- Left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio = 2.5
- Right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio = 2.5
Expected Result:
- Upstream raise volume per unit length = 51.25
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Upstream raise volume per unit length = 51.25 m^3/m.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
upstream raise volume per unit length = (crest width * raise height) + (left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio * pow(raise height, 2)) + (right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio * pow(raise height, 2))Upstream raise volume per unit length.
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| w_crest | Crest width | INPUT | Crest width |
| h_raise | Raise height | INPUT | Raise height |
| s_left | Left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio | INPUT | Left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio |
| s_right | Right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio | INPUT | Right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio |
| result | Upstream raise volume per unit length | OUTPUT | Upstream raise volume per unit length |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the crest width in m.
- Enter the raise height in m.
- Enter the left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio in m/m.
- Enter the right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio in m/m.
- Step 1: Compute upstream raise volume per unit length.
- Read the upstream raise volume per unit length (m^3/m) from the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Tailings Dam Upstream Raise Volume Calculator estimates Upstream raise volume per unit length based on the input parameters you provide
Why is crest width important in this calculation?
crest width is directly proportional to upstream raise volume per unit length. When you enter crest width in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result upstream raise volume per unit length?
The calculator outputs upstream raise volume per unit length in m^3/m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Crest width (m), Raise height (m), Left-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio (m/m), Right-side horizontal:vertical slope ratio (m/m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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