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

✖Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.ⓘ Dry Density [ρ_d]			+10% -10%
✖Percent Compaction means the compaction of soil from its field state when load is applied.ⓘ Percent Compaction [C]			+10% -10%

✖Dry Density Maximum of soil is the ratio of the mass of dry soil to its volume.ⓘ Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method [γ_dmax]

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

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`"γ"_{"dmax"} = ("ρ"_{"d"})/"C"`

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`"20kg/m³"=("10kg/m³")/"0.5"`

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

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction
γ_dmax = (ρ_d)/C
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Dry Density Maximum - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density Maximum of soil is the ratio of the mass of dry soil to its volume.
Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.
Percent Compaction - Percent Compaction means the compaction of soil from its field state when load is applied.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Dry Density: 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Percent Compaction: 0.5 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ_dmax = (ρ_d)/C --> (10)/0.5

Evaluating ... ...

γ_dmax = 20

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

20 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

20 Kilogram per Cubic Meter <-- Dry Density Maximum

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

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

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

Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction
γ_dmax = (ρ_d)/C

What is Dry Density of Soil?

Dry density is calculated by dividing the weight of the wet soil by its water content in percent. The percent compaction for the field density test is calculated by dividing the dry density of the soil by the maximum dry density from the proctor test.

How to Calculate Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction to calculate the Dry Density Maximum, The Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as the maximum dry density of soil when we know value of percent compaction and dry density of soil . Dry Density Maximum is denoted by γ_dmax symbol.

How to calculate Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method, enter Dry Density (ρ_d) & Percent Compaction (C) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20 = (10)/0.5.

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

The Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as the maximum dry density of soil when we know value of percent compaction and dry density of soil and is represented as γ_dmax = (ρ_d)/C or Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction. Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume & Percent Compaction means the compaction of soil from its field state when load is applied.

How to calculate Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

The Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as the maximum dry density of soil when we know value of percent compaction and dry density of soil is calculated using Dry Density Maximum = (Dry Density)/Percent Compaction. To calculate Maximum Dry Density given Percent Compaction of Soil in Sand Cone Method, you need Dry Density (ρ_d) & Percent Compaction (C). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Dry Density & Percent Compaction and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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