Volume of Solids given Void Ratio of Soil Sample Calculator

Volume of Solids Formula:

\[ V_s = \frac{V_{void}}{e} \]

Volume of Solids (m³):

Definition: This calculator determines the volume occupied by solid particles in a soil sample based on the void volume and void ratio.

Purpose: Essential in geotechnical engineering for analyzing soil composition and properties.

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ V_s = \frac{V_{void}}{e} \]

Where:

Explanation: The void volume is divided by the void ratio to determine the volume occupied by the solid particles.

Details: Knowing the volume of solids helps determine soil porosity, compaction characteristics, and bearing capacity.

Tips: Enter the volume of voids in cubic meters and the void ratio (typically between 0.3-2.0). The void ratio has a ±5% tolerance.

Q1: What is void ratio in soil mechanics?
A: Void ratio (e) is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids in a soil mass.

Q2: Why is there a ±5% for void ratio?
A: The ±5% accounts for measurement uncertainties and natural variations in soil samples.

Q3: What are typical void ratio values?
A: Clay soils: 0.5-1.5, sandy soils: 0.4-1.0, gravels: 0.3-0.7, organic soils: 2.0+.

Q4: How do I measure volume of voids?
A: Subtract the volume of solids from the total volume of the soil sample.

Q5: What's the relationship between void ratio and porosity?
A: Porosity (n) = e/(1+e), where e is void ratio.