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Porosity of Soil is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. Porosity is a crucial parameter in hydrology as it influences the movement and storage of water within the soil. Check FAQs
η=VVa
η - Porosity of Soil?V - Apparent Velocity of Seepage?Va - Bulk Pore Velocity?

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0.3199Edit=23.99Edit75Edit
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Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
η=VVa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η=23.99m/s75m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η=23.9975
Next Step Evaluate
η=0.319866666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
η=0.3199

Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Porosity of Soil
Porosity of Soil is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. Porosity is a crucial parameter in hydrology as it influences the movement and storage of water within the soil.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Apparent Velocity of Seepage
Apparent Velocity of Seepage is the velocity at which groundwater moves through the porous medium, as observed over a larger scale.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Bulk Pore Velocity
Bulk Pore Velocity is a measure of the speed of the water moving through the void spaces within a porous medium and is calculated using the Darcy's law for flow through porous media.
Symbol: Va
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Porosity of Soil

​Go Porosity
η=Vt-VsVt
​Go Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention
η=Sy+Sr

Other formulas in Porosity category

​Go Total Volume of Soil or Rock Sample given Porosity
Vt=(Vvηv)100
​Go Volume of Solids given Porosity
Vs=(Vt(1-η))

How to Evaluate Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity?

Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity evaluator uses Porosity of Soil = Apparent Velocity of Seepage/Bulk Pore Velocity to evaluate the Porosity of Soil, The Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity formula is defined as the relationship between porosity and bulk pore velocity is crucial in understanding how water flows through different types of geological materials. Materials with higher porosity (more void spaces) tend to allow water to flow more easily through them. Conversely, materials with lower porosity have fewer void spaces available for water flow. Porosity of Soil is denoted by η symbol.

How to evaluate Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity, enter Apparent Velocity of Seepage (V) & Bulk Pore Velocity (Va) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity

What is the formula to find Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity?
The formula of Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity is expressed as Porosity of Soil = Apparent Velocity of Seepage/Bulk Pore Velocity. Here is an example- 0.319867 = 23.99/75.
How to calculate Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity?
With Apparent Velocity of Seepage (V) & Bulk Pore Velocity (Va) we can find Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity using the formula - Porosity of Soil = Apparent Velocity of Seepage/Bulk Pore Velocity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Porosity of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Porosity of Soil-
  • Porosity of Soil=(Total Volume of Soil or Rock Sample-Volume of Solids)/Total Volume of Soil or Rock SampleOpenImg
  • Porosity of Soil=Specific Yield+Specific RetentionOpenImg
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