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Unit Weight of Soil is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil. Check FAQs
γ=qg-qnDfooting
γ - Unit Weight of Soil?qg - Gross Pressure?qn - Net Pressure?Dfooting - Depth of Footing in Soil?

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18.0709Edit=60.9Edit-15Edit2.54Edit
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Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=qg-qnDfooting
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=60.9kN/m²-15kN/m²2.54m
Next Step Convert Units
γ=60900Pa-15000Pa2.54m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=60900-150002.54
Next Step Evaluate
γ=18070.8661417323N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γ=18.0708661417323kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=18.0709kN/m³

Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Pressure
Gross Pressure is the total pressure at the base of the footing due to the weight of the superstructure and earth fill if any.
Symbol: qg
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Pressure
Net Pressure is the difference between the total pressure exerted on a soil mass and the pore water pressure within the soil.
Symbol: qn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Footing in Soil
Depth of Footing in Soil is the longer dimension of the footing in soil mechanics.
Symbol: Dfooting
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Unit Weight of Soil

​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Effective Surcharge
γ=σsDfooting

Other formulas in Unit Weight of Soil category

​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Net Pressure Intensity
qg=qn+σs
​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Average Unit Weight of Soil
qg=qn+(γDfooting)
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity
γavg=qsa-qnsaDfooting
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity
γavg=qsa-(qnetFs)Dfooting

How to Evaluate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity?

Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity evaluator uses Unit Weight of Soil = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Depth of Footing in Soil to evaluate the Unit Weight of Soil, The Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity formula is defined as the total weight of soil divided by total volume. Total weight of soil also includes weight of water. Unit Weight of Soil is denoted by γ symbol.

How to evaluate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity, enter Gross Pressure (qg), Net Pressure (qn) & Depth of Footing in Soil (Dfooting) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity

What is the formula to find Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity?
The formula of Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity is expressed as Unit Weight of Soil = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Depth of Footing in Soil. Here is an example- 0.018071 = (60900-15000)/2.54.
How to calculate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity?
With Gross Pressure (qg), Net Pressure (qn) & Depth of Footing in Soil (Dfooting) we can find Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity using the formula - Unit Weight of Soil = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Depth of Footing in Soil.
What are the other ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil-
  • Unit Weight of Soil=Effective Surcharge in Kilopascal/Depth of Footing in SoilOpenImg
Can the Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity be negative?
No, the Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity?
Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity can be measured.
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