Dry Density in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume. And is denoted by ρ_d. Dry Density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Dry Density is always positive.

Formulas to find Dry Density in Geotechnical Engineering

fxDry Unit Weight of Soil given Water Content in Total VolumeGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Dry Density

fxSpecific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratioGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Total Weight of Soil Go

fx Total Volume of Soil Go

fx Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer Go

FAQ

What is the Dry Density?

Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume. Dry Density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Dry Density is always positive.

Can the Dry Density be negative?

No, the Dry Density, measured in Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Dry Density?

Dry Density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³] for Density. Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³] are the few other units in which Dry Density can be measured.

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