Field Density in Sand Cone Method Calculator

✖Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil.ⓘ Weight of Total Soil [W_t]			+10% -10%
✖Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.ⓘ Volume of Soil [V]			+10% -10%

✖Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.ⓘ Field Density in Sand Cone Method [γ_t]

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Field Density in Sand Cone Method

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`"γ"_{"t"} = ("W"_{"t"}/"V")`

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`"4kg/m³"=("80kg"/"20m³")`

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Field Density in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil)
γ_t = (W_t/V)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Bulk Density of Soil - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.
Weight of Total Soil - (Measured in Kilogram) - Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil.
Volume of Soil - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Weight of Total Soil: 80 Kilogram --> 80 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Volume of Soil: 20 Cubic Meter --> 20 Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ_t = (W_t/V) --> (80/20)

Evaluating ... ...

γ_t = 4

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

4 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

4 Kilogram per Cubic Meter <-- Bulk Density of Soil

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Weight of Dry Soil given Percent Moisture in Sand Cone Method

Go Weight of Dry Soil = (100*Weight of Moist Soil)/(Percent Moisture+100)

Field Density of Soil given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method

Go Bulk Density of Soil = (Dry Density*(1+(Percent Moisture/100)))

Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method

Go Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100)))

Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method

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Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method

Go Weight of Total Soil = (Bulk Density of Soil*Volume of Soil)

Volume of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method

Go Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Bulk Density of Soil)

Field Density in Sand Cone Method

Go Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil)

Dry Density of Soil given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method

Go Dry Density = (Percent Compaction*Dry Density Maximum)/100

Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method

Go Percent Compaction = (100*Dry Density)/Dry Density Maximum

Weight of Sand Filling Hole given Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method

Go Weight of Total Soil = (Volume of Soil*Density of Sand)

Density of Sand given Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method

Go Density of Sand = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil)

Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method

Go Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Density of Sand)

Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method

Go Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction

Field Density in Sand Cone Method Formula

Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil)
γ_t = (W_t/V)

What is Field Density Test?

Field Density Test is a Quality Control test carried out at site for knowing the increased density or compaction achieved at site on the soil layer. FDT is a part of in-situ soil testing which is a broad subject of geotechnical engineering.

How to Calculate Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

Field Density in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil) to calculate the Bulk Density of Soil, The Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to volume of soil and it is used for determination of compaction in soil. Bulk Density of Soil is denoted by γ_t symbol.

How to calculate Field Density in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Field Density in Sand Cone Method, enter Weight of Total Soil (W_t) & Volume of Soil (V) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Field Density in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4 = (80/20).

FAQ

What is Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

The Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to volume of soil and it is used for determination of compaction in soil and is represented as γ_t = (W_t/V) or Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil). Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil & Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.

How to calculate Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

The Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to volume of soil and it is used for determination of compaction in soil is calculated using Bulk Density of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Volume of Soil). To calculate Field Density in Sand Cone Method, you need Weight of Total Soil (W_t) & Volume of Soil (V). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Weight of Total Soil & Volume of Soil and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Bulk Density of Soil?

In this formula, Bulk Density of Soil uses Weight of Total Soil & Volume of Soil. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Bulk Density of Soil = (Dry Density*(1+(Percent Moisture/100)))

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