Degree of Saturation in Dams Formulas

Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids. And is denoted by S.

Formulas to find Degree of Saturation in Dams

fxSaturation for Total Pressure per unit Area for Dams on Soft FoundationsGo

fxDepth below Surface for Total Pressure per unit Area for Dams on Soft FoundationsGo

fxTotal Pressure per unit Area for Dams on Soft FoundationsGo

fxVoid Ratio given Total Pressure per unit Area for Dams on Soft FoundationsGo

fx Total Pressure Go

fx Void Ratio Go

fx Depth of Dam Go

fx Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter Go

What is the Degree of Saturation?

Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.

Can the Degree of Saturation be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Degree of Saturation, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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