Density Compaction Calculator

✖Minimum Dry Density is the lowest density achieved by compacting a soil sample using standardized methods. This is measured in the laboratory or in the field during construction projects.ⓘ Minimum Dry Density [γ_dmin]			+10% -10%
✖Maximum Dry Density is the highest density that a soil sample can achieve when compacted at its optimum moisture content under standard or modified effort.ⓘ Maximum Dry Density [γ_dmax]			+10% -10%

✖Density Compaction Ratio is the ratio of minimum dry density to maximum dry density.ⓘ Density Compaction [DCR]

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Density Compaction

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DCR = \frac{γ dmin}{γ dmax}

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0.802521 = \frac{3.82 kg/m³}{4.76 kg/m³}

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Density Compaction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Density Compaction Ratio = Minimum Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density
DCR = γ_dmin/γ_dmax
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Density Compaction Ratio - Density Compaction Ratio is the ratio of minimum dry density to maximum dry density.
Minimum Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Minimum Dry Density is the lowest density achieved by compacting a soil sample using standardized methods. This is measured in the laboratory or in the field during construction projects.
Maximum Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Maximum Dry Density is the highest density that a soil sample can achieve when compacted at its optimum moisture content under standard or modified effort.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Minimum Dry Density: 3.82 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 3.82 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Maximum Dry Density: 4.76 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 4.76 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

DCR = γ_dmin/γ_dmax --> 3.82/4.76

Evaluating ... ...

DCR = 0.802521008403361

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.802521008403361 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.802521008403361 ≈ 0.802521 <-- Density Compaction Ratio

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Relative Compaction given Void Ratio

Go Relative Compaction = (1+Minimum Void Ratio)/(1+Void Ratio)

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Go Dry Density = Relative Compaction*Maximum Dry Density

Maximum Dry Density given Relative Compaction

Go Maximum Dry Density = Dry Density/Relative Compaction

Relative Compaction given Density

Go Relative Compaction = Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density

Density Compaction Formula

Density Compaction Ratio = Minimum Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density
DCR = γ_dmin/γ_dmax

What is Density?

Density is a measure of mass per volume. The average density of an object equals its total mass divided by its total volume. An object made from a comparatively dense material (such as iron) will have less volume than an object of equal mass made from some less dense substance.

How to Calculate Density Compaction?

Density Compaction calculator uses Density Compaction Ratio = Minimum Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density to calculate the Density Compaction Ratio, The Density Compaction formula is defined as a process that brings an increase in soil density or unit weight, accompanied by a decrease in air volume. The degree of compaction is measured by dry unit weight and depends on the water content and compactive effort. Density Compaction Ratio is denoted by DCR symbol.

How to calculate Density Compaction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Density Compaction, enter Minimum Dry Density (γ_dmin) & Maximum Dry Density (γ_dmax) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Density Compaction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 3.256303 = 3.82/4.76.

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What is Density Compaction?

The Density Compaction formula is defined as a process that brings an increase in soil density or unit weight, accompanied by a decrease in air volume. The degree of compaction is measured by dry unit weight and depends on the water content and compactive effort and is represented as DCR = γ_dmin/γ_dmax or Density Compaction Ratio = Minimum Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density. Minimum Dry Density is the lowest density achieved by compacting a soil sample using standardized methods. This is measured in the laboratory or in the field during construction projects & Maximum Dry Density is the highest density that a soil sample can achieve when compacted at its optimum moisture content under standard or modified effort.

How to calculate Density Compaction?

The Density Compaction formula is defined as a process that brings an increase in soil density or unit weight, accompanied by a decrease in air volume. The degree of compaction is measured by dry unit weight and depends on the water content and compactive effort is calculated using Density Compaction Ratio = Minimum Dry Density/Maximum Dry Density. To calculate Density Compaction, you need Minimum Dry Density (γ_dmin) & Maximum Dry Density (γ_dmax). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Minimum Dry Density & Maximum Dry Density 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 Density Compaction Ratio?

In this formula, Density Compaction Ratio uses Minimum Dry Density & Maximum Dry Density. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Density Compaction Ratio = Relative Compaction*(1-Relative Density)/(1-(Relative Compaction*Relative Density))

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