The coefficient of friction, also called the coefficient of friction, is a dimensionless physical quantity. Between two bodies, the coefficient of friction defines the friction force in relation to the . Its value is required to calculate the friction or friction forceThe coefficient of friction μ is defined as the tangent of the friction angle θ.

Typical values of coefficients of friction for different types of rock:

Class / Coefficient of friction / Associated rock types.

Low friction / 0.36 -0.51 / shale (high mica content), slate, marl.

Medium friction / 0.51 - 0.67 / sandstone, siltstone, chalk, gneiss, shale

High friction / 0.67 - 0.84 / basalt, granite, limestone, conglomerate

The angle of friction denotes the angle that an inclined plane assumes with respect to the horizontal when a body lying on it just starts to move (static friction angle) or slides slowly at constant speed (dynamic friction angle, sliding angle). The angle of friction θ corresponds to the arctan of the coefficient of friction μ.

Typical values of friction coefficients for different rock types:

Class / Friction angle (dry) / Associated rock types

Low friction / 20° - 27° / shale (high mica content), slate, marl.

Medium friction / 27° - 34° / sandstone, siltstone, chalk, gneiss, slate

High friction / 34° - 40° / basalt, granite, limestone, conglomerate

The values apply to dry stone surfaces. If the surfaces are wet, the friction angle decreases sharply.

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Bei der graphischen Statik werden die Kräfte graphisch als Vektoren dargestellt. Die Darstellung der Kräfte durch Vektoren ermöglicht eine rein zeichnerische Ermittlung der Lage und Grösse der resultierenden Kräfte.

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