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Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass. Check FAQs
γdry=γsoildsVsV
γdry - Dry Unit Weight?γsoilds - Unit Weight of Solids?Vs - Volume of Solids?V - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics?

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6.1205Edit=15Edit5Edit12.254Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γdry=γsoildsVsV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γdry=15kN/m³512.254
Next Step Convert Units
γdry=15000N/m³512.254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γdry=15000512.254
Next Step Evaluate
γdry=6120.45046515424N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γdry=6.12045046515424kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γdry=6.1205kN/m³

Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids Formula Elements

Variables
Dry Unit Weight
Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Symbol: γdry
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Solids
Unit Weight of Solids is the ratio of weight of solids to volume of solids.
Symbol: γsoilds
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Solids
Volume of Solids is the space captured by the solids in soil.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics is defined as the total capacity.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Dry Unit Weight

​Go Dry Unit Weight of Soil when Saturation is 0 Percent
γdry=(Gsγwater1+es)
​Go Dry Unit Weight given Submerged Unit Weight of Soil and Porosity
γdry=Wsu+(1-η)γwater
​Go Dry Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation
γdry=γbulk-(Sγsaturated)1-S
​Go Dry Unit Weight given Water Content
γdry=Gsγwater1+wsS

How to Evaluate Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids?

Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids evaluator uses Dry Unit Weight = Unit Weight of Solids*Volume of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Dry Unit Weight, The Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids formula is defined as a measure of the number of solid particles per unit volume. Dry Unit Weight is denoted by γdry symbol.

How to evaluate Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids, enter Unit Weight of Solids soilds), Volume of Solids (Vs) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids

What is the formula to find Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids?
The formula of Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids is expressed as Dry Unit Weight = Unit Weight of Solids*Volume of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 0.008993 = 15000*5/12.254.
How to calculate Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids?
With Unit Weight of Solids soilds), Volume of Solids (Vs) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) we can find Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids using the formula - Dry Unit Weight = Unit Weight of Solids*Volume of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics.
What are the other ways to Calculate Dry Unit Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Dry Unit Weight-
  • Dry Unit Weight=((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water)/(1+Void Ratio of Soil))OpenImg
  • Dry Unit Weight=Submerged Weight of Soil+(1-Porosity in Soil Mechanics)*Unit Weight of WaterOpenImg
  • Dry Unit Weight=(Bulk Unit Weight-(Degree of Saturation*Saturated Unit Weight of Soil))/(1-Degree of Saturation)OpenImg
Can the Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids be negative?
No, the Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids?
Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids 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 Dry Unit Weight given Unit Weight of Solids can be measured.
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