Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method Calculator

✖Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.ⓘ Bulk Density of Soil [γ_t]			+10% -10%
✖Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.ⓘ Volume of Soil [V]			+10% -10%

✖Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil.ⓘ Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method [W_t]

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Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method

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`"W"_{"t"} = ("γ"_{"t"}*"V")`

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`"240kg"=("12kg/m³"*"20m³")`

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Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

Weight of Total Soil - (Measured in Kilogram) - Weight of Total Soil is the total weight of the soil.
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.
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

Bulk Density of Soil: 12 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 12 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Volume of Soil: 20 Cubic Meter --> 20 Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

W_t = (γ_t*V) --> (12*20)

Evaluating ... ...

W_t = 240

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

240 Kilogram --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

240 Kilogram <-- Weight of Total Soil

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

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Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method Formula

Weight of Total Soil = (Bulk Density of Soil*Volume of Soil)
W_t = (γ_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 Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Weight of Total Soil = (Bulk Density of Soil*Volume of Soil) to calculate the Weight of Total Soil, The Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the field density of soil and volume of soil. Weight of Total Soil is denoted by W_t symbol.

How to calculate Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method, enter Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Volume of Soil (V) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 240 = (12*20).

FAQ

What is Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

The Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the field density of soil and volume of soil and is represented as W_t = (γ_t*V) or Weight of Total Soil = (Bulk Density of Soil*Volume of Soil). Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume & Volume of Soil consists of volume of solid and voids.

How to calculate Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method?

The Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method is defined as the field density of soil and volume of soil is calculated using Weight of Total Soil = (Bulk Density of Soil*Volume of Soil). To calculate Weight of Soil given Field Density in Sand Cone Method, you need Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Volume of Soil (V). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bulk Density of 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 Weight of Total Soil?

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

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

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