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Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids. Check FAQs
S=(VwVv)
S - Degree of Saturation?Vw - Volume of Water?Vv - Void Space Volume?

Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample Example

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0.6667Edit=(2Edit3Edit)
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Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=(VwVv)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=(23)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=(23)
Next Step Evaluate
S=0.666666666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
S=0.6667

Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample Formula Elements

Variables
Degree of Saturation
Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Water
Volume of water is the space that water takes in a container.
Symbol: Vw
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Void Space Volume
Void Space Volume is the void space volume between the particles containing water and/or air.
Symbol: Vv
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Degree of Saturation

​Go Degree of Saturation given Air Content with Respect to Degree of Saturation
S=1-ac
​Go Degree of Saturation given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity
S=wsGse

Other formulas in Degree of Saturation category

​Go Buoyant Unit Weight of Soil with Saturation 100 Percent
γb=((Gsγwater)-γwater1+e)
​Go Volume of Water given Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample
Vw=SVv
​Go Volume of Voids given Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample
Vv=VwS
​Go Air Content with Respect to Degree of Saturation
ac=1-S

How to Evaluate Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample?

Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample evaluator uses Degree of Saturation = (Volume of Water/Void Space Volume) to evaluate the Degree of Saturation, The Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample formula is defined as the percentage of water that resides in the pore spaces present in the soil and is said to be the level of fullness. Degree of Saturation is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample, enter Volume of Water (Vw) & Void Space Volume (Vv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample

What is the formula to find Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample?
The formula of Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample is expressed as Degree of Saturation = (Volume of Water/Void Space Volume). Here is an example- 0.333333 = (2/3).
How to calculate Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample?
With Volume of Water (Vw) & Void Space Volume (Vv) we can find Degree of Saturation of Soil Sample using the formula - Degree of Saturation = (Volume of Water/Void Space Volume).
What are the other ways to Calculate Degree of Saturation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Degree of Saturation-
  • Degree of Saturation=1-Air ContentOpenImg
  • Degree of Saturation=Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer*Specific Gravity of Soil/Void RatioOpenImg
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