✖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%
✖Dry Density from Sand Cone Test refers to the density of soil or aggregate after removing the moisture content through sand cone test.ⓘ Dry Density from Sand Cone Test [ρ_dsc]			+10% -10%

✖Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test is a measure of the amount of water present in a soil sample, expressed as a percentage of the dry weight of the soil.ⓘ Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method [M_sc]

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Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method

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`"M"_{"sc"} = 100*(("γ"_{"t"}/"ρ"_{"dsc"})-1)`

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`"180.112"=100*(("12kg/m³"/"4.284kg/m³")-1)`

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Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density from Sand Cone Test)-1)
M_sc = 100*((γ_t/ρ_dsc)-1)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test - Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test is a measure of the amount of water present in a soil sample, expressed as a percentage of the dry weight of the soil.
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.
Dry Density from Sand Cone Test - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density from Sand Cone Test refers to the density of soil or aggregate after removing the moisture content through sand cone test.

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
Dry Density from Sand Cone Test: 4.284 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 4.284 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

M_sc = 100*((γ_t/ρ_dsc)-1) --> 100*((12/4.284)-1)

Evaluating ... ...

M_sc = 180.112044817927

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

180.112044817927 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

180.112044817927 ≈ 180.112 <-- Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test

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Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Formula

Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density from Sand Cone Test)-1)
M_sc = 100*((γ_t/ρ_dsc)-1)

What is Dry Density of Soil?

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How to Calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density from Sand Cone Test)-1) to calculate the Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test, The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil. Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test is denoted by M_sc symbol.

How to calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, enter Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Dry Density from Sand Cone Test (ρ_dsc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 180.112 = 100*((12/4.284)-1).

FAQ

What is Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil and is represented as M_sc = 100*((γ_t/ρ_dsc)-1) or Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density from Sand Cone Test)-1). Bulk Density of Soil is the mass of soil per unit volume. It includes both the soil particles and the pore spaces between them & Dry Density from Sand Cone Test refers to the density of soil or aggregate after removing the moisture content through sand cone test.

How to calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method formula is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil is calculated using Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density from Sand Cone Test)-1). To calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, you need Bulk Density of Soil (γ_t) & Dry Density from Sand Cone Test (ρ_dsc). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bulk Density of Soil & Dry Density from Sand Cone Test 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 Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test?

In this formula, Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test uses Bulk Density of Soil & Dry Density from Sand Cone Test. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Percent Moisture from Sand Cone Test = (100*(Weight of Moist Soil-Weight of Dry Soil))/Weight of Dry Soil

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