Wedge Force Calculator

Calculate Wedge Force (WF)





Formula

The formula to calculate the Wedge Force (WF) is:

\[ WF = \frac{EF}{2 \left(u \cos(a) + \sin(a)\right)} \]

Where:

What is a Wedge Force?

The wedge force (WF) is the force that tends to push a wedge or an inclined plane forward. The wedge force is also known as the chamfer force. A wedge is a rigid two-sided tool that can be driven between two objects to separate them or apply direct force. It is often used in construction and demolition work, road construction, logging, mining, drilling, and other jobs requiring the separation of two objects or applying such a force.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Wedge Force:

\[ WF = \frac{500}{2 \left(0.3 \cos(30^\circ) + \sin(30^\circ)\right)} = \frac{500}{2 \left(0.3 \times 0.866 + 0.5\right)} \approx \frac{500}{2 \times 0.7598} \approx \frac{500}{1.5196} \approx 328.91 \text{ N} \]

The Total Wedge Force (WF) is approximately 328.91 N.