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Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids. Check FAQs
e=((Gsγ)-γsatγsat-γwater)
e - Void Ratio?Gs - Specific Gravity of Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight?γwater - Unit Weight of Water?

Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight Example

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1.6702Edit=((2.65Edit18Edit)-24Edit24Edit-9.81Edit)
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Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
e=((Gsγ)-γsatγsat-γwater)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
e=((2.6518kN/m³)-24kN/m³24kN/m³-9.81kN/m³)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
e=((2.6518)-2424-9.81)
Next Step Evaluate
e=1.67019027484144
LAST Step Rounding Answer
e=1.6702

Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated 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 Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight
Saturated Unit Weight is the value of the unit weight of the soil when the soil is completely saturated with water that is all the soil pores are completely filled with water.
Symbol: γsat
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
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.

Other Formulas to find Void Ratio

​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
​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 Saturated Unit Weight?

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

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

FAQs on Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight?
The formula of Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight is expressed as Void Ratio = (((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Soil)-Saturated Unit Weight)/(Saturated Unit Weight-Unit Weight of Water)). Here is an example- 2.108285 = (((2.65*18000)-24000)/(24000-9810)).
How to calculate Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight?
With Specific Gravity of Soil (Gs), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Saturated Unit Weight sat) & Unit Weight of Water water) we can find Void Ratio of Soil using Saturated Unit Weight using the formula - Void Ratio = (((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Soil)-Saturated Unit Weight)/(Saturated Unit Weight-Unit Weight of Water)).
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 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
  • Void Ratio=Volume of Voids/Volume of SolidsOpenImg
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