Submerged Unit Weight Formula

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Submerged Unit Weight of Water is the submerged mass of soil per unit total volume. Check FAQs
γsu=WdV
γsu - Submerged Unit Weight of Water?Wd - Submerged Weight of Solids?V - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics?

Submerged Unit Weight Example

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Here is how the Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like.

8Edit=98.032Edit12.254Edit
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Submerged Unit Weight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Submerged Unit Weight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γsu=WdV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γsu=98.032kg12.254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γsu=98.03212.254
LAST Step Evaluate
γsu=8kg/m³

Submerged Unit Weight Formula Elements

Variables
Submerged Unit Weight of Water
Submerged Unit Weight of Water is the submerged mass of soil per unit total volume.
Symbol: γsu
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Submerged Weight of Solids
Submerged Weight of Solids is the effective weight of soil solids when submerged under water.
Symbol: Wd
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
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 in Unit Weight of Soil category

​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Net Pressure Intensity
qg=qn+σs
​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Average Unit Weight of Soil
qg=qn+(γDfooting)
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity
γ=qg-qnDfooting
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Effective Surcharge
γ=σsDfooting

How to Evaluate Submerged Unit Weight?

Submerged Unit Weight evaluator uses Submerged Unit Weight of Water = Submerged Weight of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Submerged Unit Weight of Water, The Submerged Unit Weight formula is defined as the effective mass per unit volume when the soil is submerged below standing water or below the ground water table. Submerged Unit Weight of Water is denoted by γsu symbol.

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

FAQs on Submerged Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Submerged Unit Weight?
The formula of Submerged Unit Weight is expressed as Submerged Unit Weight of Water = Submerged Weight of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 3.26424 = 98.032/12.254.
How to calculate Submerged Unit Weight?
With Submerged Weight of Solids (Wd) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) we can find Submerged Unit Weight using the formula - Submerged Unit Weight of Water = Submerged Weight of Solids/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics.
Can the Submerged Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Submerged Unit Weight, measured in Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Unit Weight?
Submerged Unit Weight 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 Submerged Unit Weight can be measured.
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