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Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids. Check FAQs
e=(Gsγwater-γwater-γbγb)
e - Void Ratio?Gs - Specific Gravity of Soil?γwater - Unit Weight of Water?γb - Buoyant Unit Weight?

Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight Example

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1.6978Edit=(2.65Edit9.81Edit-9.81Edit-6Edit6Edit)
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Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
e=(Gsγwater-γwater-γbγb)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
e=(2.659.81kN/m³-9.81kN/m³-6kN/m³6kN/m³)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
e=(2.659.81-9.81-66)
Next Step Evaluate
e=1.69775
LAST Step Rounding Answer
e=1.6978

Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight 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 Soil
Specific Gravity of Soil is an important property of soil being related to density.
Symbol: Gs
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.
Buoyant Unit Weight
Buoyant unit weight is the effective mass per unit volume when the soil is submerged below standing water or below the ground water table.
Symbol: γb
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 Sample
e=VvoidVs
​Go Void Ratio given Specific Gravity
e=wsGsS

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 of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight?

Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight evaluator uses Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water-Unit Weight of Water-Buoyant Unit Weight)/Buoyant Unit Weight) to evaluate the Void Ratio, The Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight formula is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of soil solids. Void Ratio is denoted by e symbol.

How to evaluate Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight, enter Specific Gravity of Soil (Gs), Unit Weight of Water water) & Buoyant Unit Weight b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight?
The formula of Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight is expressed as Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water-Unit Weight of Water-Buoyant Unit Weight)/Buoyant Unit Weight). Here is an example- 1.69775 = ((2.65*9810-9810-6000)/6000).
How to calculate Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight?
With Specific Gravity of Soil (Gs), Unit Weight of Water water) & Buoyant Unit Weight b) we can find Void Ratio of Soil using Buoyant Unit Weight using the formula - Void Ratio = ((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water-Unit Weight of Water-Buoyant Unit Weight)/Buoyant Unit Weight).
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=Volume of Voids/Volume of SolidsOpenImg
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