Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method Calculator

✖Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil.ⓘ Weight of Total Soil [W_t]			+10% -10%
✖Density of Sand is ratio of mass of sand to its volume.ⓘ Density of Sand [ρ]			+10% -10%

✖Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.ⓘ Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method [V]

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Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method

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`"V" = ("W"_{"t"}/"ρ")`

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`"17.13062m³"=("80kg"/"4.67kg/m³")`

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Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

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

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Weight of Total Soil: 80 Kilogram --> 80 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Density of Sand: 4.67 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 4.67 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V = (W_t/ρ) --> (80/4.67)

Evaluating ... ...

V = 17.1306209850107

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

17.1306209850107 Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

17.1306209850107 ≈ 17.13062 Cubic Meter <-- Volume of Soil

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Go Settlement of Plate = Settlement Foundation*((1+Width of Full Size Bearing Plate)/(2*Width of Full Size Bearing Plate))^2

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Go Width of Full Size Bearing Plate = (1/(2*sqrt(Settlement of Plate/Settlement Foundation)-1))

Weight of Moist Soil given Percent Moisture in Sand Cone Method

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

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

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Go Force Per Unit Area Stand. = (Force per Unit Area/California Bearing Ratio)

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Go California Bearing Ratio = (Force per Unit Area/Force Per Unit Area Stand.)

Force per Unit Area Required to Penetrate Soil Mass with Circular Piston given CBR

Go Force per Unit Area = California Bearing Ratio*Force Per Unit Area Stand.

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

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

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

Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method Formula

Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Density of Sand)
V = (W_t/ρ)

What is Sand Cone Method?

The Sand Cone Apparatus is used to determine the in-place density of any soil that can be excavated to a stable condition with hand tools. This method is generally limited to materials with a maximum particle size of 2 in (5.1 cm).

How to Calculate Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method?

Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Density of Sand) to calculate the Volume of Soil, The Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to density of soil. Volume of Soil is denoted by V symbol.

How to calculate Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method, enter Weight of Total Soil (W_t) & Density of Sand (ρ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 16 = (80/4.67).

FAQ

What is Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method?

The Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to density of soil and is represented as V = (W_t/ρ) or Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Density of Sand). Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil & Density of Sand is ratio of mass of sand to its volume.

How to calculate Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method?

The Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method is defined as the ratio of weight of soil to density of soil is calculated using Volume of Soil = (Weight of Total Soil/Density of Sand). To calculate Volume of Soil for Sand Filling in Sand Cone Method, you need Weight of Total Soil (W_t) & Density of Sand (ρ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Weight of Total Soil & Density of Sand 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 Volume of Soil?

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

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

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