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Total Weight of Soil is the total mass of soil in kg. Check FAQs
Wt=γdV(1+ws)
Wt - Total Weight of Soil?γd - Dry Unit Weight of Soil?V - Total Volume of Soil?ws - Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer?

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113.7465Edit=4.5Edit15.7Edit(1+0.61Edit)
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Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wt=γdV(1+ws)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wt=4.5kN/m³15.7(1+0.61)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wt=4.515.7(1+0.61)
LAST Step Evaluate
Wt=113.7465kg

Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume Formula Elements

Variables
Total Weight of Soil
Total Weight of Soil is the total mass of soil in kg.
Symbol: Wt
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dry Unit Weight of Soil
The Dry Unit Weight of Soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Symbol: γd
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Volume of Soil
Total Volume of Soil is the entire space occupied by soil, including both solid particles and pore spaces within a given area or sample.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer
Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of the solids in a given mass of soil.
Symbol: ws
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Weight of Soil

​Go Total Weight of Soil given Water Content in Total Weight of Soil
Wt=Ws(1+ws)

Other formulas in Water Content of Soil and Related Formulas category

​Go Water Content of Soil given Saturated Unit Weight
ws=((γsaturated1+eGsγwater)-1)
​Go Water Content of Soil given Total Weight of Sample
ws=((WtWs)-1)
​Go Weight of Solids with respect to Water Content of Soil given Total Weight of Sample
Ws=Wt100ws+100
​Go Water Content of Soil with respect to its Mass
ws=((ΣfiMs)-1)

How to Evaluate Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume?

Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume evaluator uses Total Weight of Soil = Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Total Volume of Soil*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer) to evaluate the Total Weight of Soil, The Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume formula is defined as the total weight constituted by the mass of soil and water and also by the air voids in the soil. Total Weight of Soil is denoted by Wt symbol.

How to evaluate Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume, enter Dry Unit Weight of Soil d), Total Volume of Soil (V) & Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer (ws) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume

What is the formula to find Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume?
The formula of Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume is expressed as Total Weight of Soil = Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Total Volume of Soil*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer). Here is an example- 184.3965 = 4500*15.7*(1+0.61).
How to calculate Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume?
With Dry Unit Weight of Soil d), Total Volume of Soil (V) & Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer (ws) we can find Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume using the formula - Total Weight of Soil = Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Total Volume of Soil*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer).
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Weight of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Weight of Soil-
  • Total Weight of Soil=Weight of Solids*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer)OpenImg
Can the Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume be negative?
No, the Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume?
Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Total Weight of Soil given Water Content given Total Volume can be measured.
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