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Original volume of Soil is the volume of soil before excavation. Check FAQs
VO=(VcS)
VO - Original volume of Soil?Vc - Compacted Volume?S - Shrinkage Factor?

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22Edit=(11Edit0.5Edit)
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Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
VO=(VcS)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
VO=(110.5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
VO=(110.5)
LAST Step Evaluate
VO=22

Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume Formula Elements

Variables
Original volume of Soil
Original volume of Soil is the volume of soil before excavation.
Symbol: VO
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Compacted Volume
Compacted Volume is the volume of soil after compaction that done on excavated soil.
Symbol: Vc
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shrinkage Factor
Shrinkage Factor is the specific volume change of soil relative to its water content and is mainly due to clay swelling properties.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Original volume of Soil

​Go Original Volume of Soil before Excavation
VO=VLLF
​Go Original Volume of Soil before Excavation given Percent Swell
VO=(100100+0.01s)VL

Other formulas in Earth Quantities Hauled category

​Go Loaded Volume of Soil given Original Volume of Soil
VL=(VOLF)
​Go Load Factor given Original Volume of Soil
LF=(VOVL)
​Go Loaded Volume of Soil given Percent Swell
VL=(VO100+0.01s100)
​Go Swell in Soil given Original Volume of Soil
s'=10000((VLVO)-1)

How to Evaluate Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume?

Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume evaluator uses Original volume of Soil = (Compacted Volume/Shrinkage Factor) to evaluate the Original volume of Soil, The Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume formula is defined as the value of the initial volume of soil in its natural state before any compaction or alteration. Original volume of Soil is denoted by VO symbol.

How to evaluate Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume, enter Compacted Volume (Vc) & Shrinkage Factor (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume

What is the formula to find Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume?
The formula of Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume is expressed as Original volume of Soil = (Compacted Volume/Shrinkage Factor). Here is an example- 30 = (11/0.5).
How to calculate Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume?
With Compacted Volume (Vc) & Shrinkage Factor (S) we can find Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume using the formula - Original volume of Soil = (Compacted Volume/Shrinkage Factor).
What are the other ways to Calculate Original volume of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Original volume of Soil-
  • Original volume of Soil=Loaded Volume*Load FactorOpenImg
  • Original volume of Soil=(100/(100+0.01*Swell in Soil))*Loaded VolumeOpenImg
Can the Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume be negative?
No, the Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume?
Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Original Volume of Soil given Compacted Volume can be measured.
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