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Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids. Check FAQs
e=(Gγwaterγdry)-1
e - Void Ratio?G - Specific Gravity of Particle?γwater - Unit Weight of Water?γdry - Dry Unit Weight?

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Here is how the Void Ratio given Dry Density equation looks like.

24.6631Edit=(16.01Edit9.81Edit6.12Edit)-1
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Void Ratio given Dry Density Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Void Ratio given Dry Density?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
e=(Gγwaterγdry)-1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
e=(16.019.81kN/m³6.12kN/m³)-1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
e=(16.019.816.12)-1
Next Step Evaluate
e=24.6630882352941
LAST Step Rounding Answer
e=24.6631

Void Ratio given Dry Density Formula Elements

Variables
Void Ratio
Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids.
Symbol: e
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Gravity of Particle
Specific Gravity of Particle is the ratio of density of particle to density of standard material.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Water
Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water.
Symbol: γwater
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dry Unit Weight
Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Symbol: γdry
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Void Ratio

​Go Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight
e=((Gsγ)-γsatγsat-γwater)
​Go Void Ratio of Soil using Dry Unit Weight
e=((Gsγwaterγdry)-1)
​Go Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight
e=(Gsγwater-γwater-γbγb)
​Go Void Ratio of Soil Sample
e=VvoidVs

Other formulas in Void Ratio of Soil Sample category

​Go Volume of Voids given Void Ratio of Soil Sample
Vvoid=eVs
​Go Volume of Solids given Void Ratio of Soil Sample
Vs=Vvoide
​Go Percentage of Air Voids of Soil
na=Va100V
​Go Volume of Air Voids given Percentage of Air Voids of Soil
Va=naV100

How to Evaluate Void Ratio given Dry Density?

Void Ratio given Dry Density evaluator uses Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Particle*Unit Weight of Water)/Dry Unit Weight)-1 to evaluate the Void Ratio, The Void Ratio given Dry Density formula is defined as mixture is the ratio of the volume of voids to volume of solids. It is a dimensionless quantity in materials science, and is closely related to porosity. Void Ratio is denoted by e symbol.

How to evaluate Void Ratio given Dry Density using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Void Ratio given Dry Density, enter Specific Gravity of Particle (G), Unit Weight of Water water) & Dry Unit Weight dry) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Void Ratio given Dry Density

What is the formula to find Void Ratio given Dry Density?
The formula of Void Ratio given Dry Density is expressed as Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Particle*Unit Weight of Water)/Dry Unit Weight)-1. Here is an example- 8.816131 = ((16.01*9810)/6120)-1.
How to calculate Void Ratio given Dry Density?
With Specific Gravity of Particle (G), Unit Weight of Water water) & Dry Unit Weight dry) we can find Void Ratio given Dry Density using the formula - Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Particle*Unit Weight of Water)/Dry Unit Weight)-1.
What are the other ways to Calculate Void Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Void Ratio-
  • Void Ratio=(((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Soil)-Saturated Unit Weight)/(Saturated Unit Weight-Unit Weight of Water))OpenImg
  • Void Ratio=(((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water)/Dry Unit Weight)-1)OpenImg
  • Void Ratio=((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water-Unit Weight of Water-Buoyant Unit Weight)/Buoyant Unit Weight)OpenImg
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