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Relative Density in Soil Mechanics is density of an object in terms of the density of another reference object. Check FAQs
RD=(emax-eoemax-emin)
RD - Relative Density in Soil Mechanics?emax - Maximum Void Ratio?eo - Natural Void Ratio?emin - Minimum Void Ratio?

Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio Example

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0.6Edit=(0.8Edit-0.5Edit0.8Edit-0.3Edit)
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Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RD=(emax-eoemax-emin)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RD=(0.8-0.50.8-0.3)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RD=(0.8-0.50.8-0.3)
LAST Step Evaluate
RD=0.6

Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Relative Density in Soil Mechanics
Relative Density in Soil Mechanics is density of an object in terms of the density of another reference object.
Symbol: RD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Void Ratio
Maximum Void Ratio is the void ratio of soil in loosest state.
Symbol: emax
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Natural Void Ratio
Natural Void Ratio is the void ratio of soil sample under consideration.
Symbol: eo
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Minimum Void Ratio
Minimum Void Ratio is the ratio of soil in its densest state.
Symbol: emin
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Relative Density in Soil Mechanics

​Go Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Unit Weight of Soil
RD=(1γmin)-(1γdry)(1γmin)-(1γmax)
​Go Relative density given porosity
RD=(nmax-η)(1-nmin)(nmax-nmin)(1-η)

Other formulas in Soil Origin and Its Properties category

​Go Maximum Void Ratio of Soil given Relative Density
emax=eo-(Remin)1-R
​Go Minimum Void Ratio of Soil given Relative Density
emin=(emax-(emax-eoR))
​Go Natural Void Ratio of Soil given Relative Density
eo=(emax(1-RD)+(RDemin))
​Go Minimum Unit Weight of Soil given Relative Density
γmin=(γdryγmax(R-1)(Rγdry)-γmax)

How to Evaluate Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio?

Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio evaluator uses Relative Density in Soil Mechanics = ((Maximum Void Ratio-Natural Void Ratio)/(Maximum Void Ratio-Minimum Void Ratio)) to evaluate the Relative Density in Soil Mechanics, The Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio formula is defined as maximum void ratio, minimum void ratio, and natural void ratio for determining relative density. Relative Density in Soil Mechanics is denoted by RD symbol.

How to evaluate Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio, enter Maximum Void Ratio (emax), Natural Void Ratio (eo) & Minimum Void Ratio (emin) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio

What is the formula to find Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio?
The formula of Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio is expressed as Relative Density in Soil Mechanics = ((Maximum Void Ratio-Natural Void Ratio)/(Maximum Void Ratio-Minimum Void Ratio)). Here is an example- 0.6 = ((0.8-0.5)/(0.8-0.3)).
How to calculate Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio?
With Maximum Void Ratio (emax), Natural Void Ratio (eo) & Minimum Void Ratio (emin) we can find Relative Density of Cohesionless Soil given Void Ratio using the formula - Relative Density in Soil Mechanics = ((Maximum Void Ratio-Natural Void Ratio)/(Maximum Void Ratio-Minimum Void Ratio)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Relative Density in Soil Mechanics?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Relative Density in Soil Mechanics-
  • Relative Density in Soil Mechanics=((1/Minimum Unit Weight)-(1/Dry Unit Weight))/((1/Minimum Unit Weight)-(1/Maximum Unit Weight))OpenImg
  • Relative Density in Soil Mechanics=((Maximum Porosity-Porosity of Soil)*(1-Minimum Porosity))/((Maximum Porosity-Minimum Porosity)*(1-Porosity of Soil))OpenImg
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