Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Calculator

✖Bulk Density of Soil is the mass of soil per unit volume. It includes both the soil particles and the pore spaces between them.ⓘ Bulk Density of Soil [γ_t]			+10% -10%
✖Percent Moisture is the amount of water present in a soil sample, usually expressed as a percentage of the soil's dry weight.ⓘ Percent Moisture [M]			+10% -10%

✖Dry Density is a measure of the mass of solids per unit volume of soil, excluding the pore spaces filled with water or air. It is expressed in terms of mass per unit volume.ⓘ Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method [ρ_d]

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Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method

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ρ d = (\frac{γ t}{1 + (\frac{M}{100})})

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11.99556 kg/m³ = (\frac{12 kg/m³}{1 + (\frac{0.037}{100})})

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Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100)))
ρ_d = (γ_t/(1+(M/100)))
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density is a measure of the mass of solids per unit volume of soil, excluding the pore spaces filled with water or air. It is expressed in terms of mass per unit volume.
Bulk Density of Soil - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Bulk Density of Soil is the mass of soil per unit volume. It includes both the soil particles and the pore spaces between them.
Percent Moisture - Percent Moisture is the amount of water present in a soil sample, usually expressed as a percentage of the soil's dry weight.

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
Percent Moisture: 0.037 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ρ_d = (γ_t/(1+(M/100))) --> (12/(1+(0.037/100)))

Evaluating ... ...

ρ_d = 11.9955616421924

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

11.9955616421924 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

11.9955616421924 ≈ 11.99556 Kilogram per Cubic Meter <-- Dry Density

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Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Formula

Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100)))
ρ_d = (γ_t/(1+(M/100)))

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 Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100))) to calculate the Dry Density, The Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as the dry density of soil calculated using the relationship used in the procedure of sand cone method. The sand cone method is a commonly used in-situ test to determine the field density and dry density of soil. It involves using a calibrated sand cone apparatus, which includes a jar filled with dry sand, a cone with a valve, and a base plate. Dry Density is denoted by ρ_d symbol.

How to calculate Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, enter Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Percent Moisture (M) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 11.99556 = (12/(1+(0.037/100))).

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What is Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

The Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as the dry density of soil calculated using the relationship used in the procedure of sand cone method. The sand cone method is a commonly used in-situ test to determine the field density and dry density of soil. It involves using a calibrated sand cone apparatus, which includes a jar filled with dry sand, a cone with a valve, and a base plate and is represented as ρ_d = (γ_t/(1+(M/100))) or Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100))). Bulk Density of Soil is the mass of soil per unit volume. It includes both the soil particles and the pore spaces between them & Percent Moisture is the amount of water present in a soil sample, usually expressed as a percentage of the soil's dry weight.

How to calculate Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

The Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as the dry density of soil calculated using the relationship used in the procedure of sand cone method. The sand cone method is a commonly used in-situ test to determine the field density and dry density of soil. It involves using a calibrated sand cone apparatus, which includes a jar filled with dry sand, a cone with a valve, and a base plate is calculated using Dry Density = (Bulk Density of Soil/(1+(Percent Moisture/100))). To calculate Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, you need Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Percent Moisture (M). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bulk Density of Soil & Percent Moisture 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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