How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Gravity of Soil Particle | Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Last Updated on April 17, 2024
The image above represents specific gravity of soil particle. To calculate specific gravity of soil particle, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Density of water (ρw) and Density of soil (ρs).
The formula for calculating specific gravity of soil particle:
Gs = ρs / ρw
Where:
Gs = Specific Gravity of Soil Particle
ρw = Density of Water
ρs = Density of Soil
Let’s solve an example;
Find the specific gravity of soil particle when the density of water is 22 and the the density of soil is 11.
This implies that;
ρw = Density of Water = 22
ρs = Density of Soil = 11
Gs = ρs / ρw
So, Gs = 11 / 22
Gs = 0.5
Therefore, the specific gravity of soil particle is 0.5.
Calculating the Density of Water when the Specific Gravity of Soil Particle and the Density of Soil are Given
ρw = ρs / Gs
Where;
ρw = Density of Water
Gs = Specific Gravity of Soil Particle
ρs = Density of Soil
Let’s solve an example;
Given that the specific gravity of soil particle is 12 and the density of soil is 156. Find the density of water?
This implies that;
Gs = Specific Gravity of Soil Particle = 12
ρs = Density of Soil = 156
ρw = ρs / Gs
Then, ρw = 156 / 12
ρw = 13
Therefore, the density of water is 13.
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Calculating the Density of Soil when the Specific Gravity of Soil Particle and the Density of Water are Given
ρs = Gs x ρw
Where;
ρs = Density of Soil
Gs = Specific Gravity of Soil Particle
ρw = Density of Water
Let’s solve an example;
Find the density of soil when the specific gravity of soil particle is 12 and the density of water is 9.
This implies that;
Gs = Specific Gravity of Soil Particle = 12
ρw = Density of Water = 9
This means that ρs = Gs x ρw
ρs = 12 x 9
ρs = 108
Therefore, the density of soil is 108.
How to Calculate Specific Gravity of Soil Particle in Soil Mechanics and Foundation With The Calculator Encyclopedia
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the specific gravity of soil particle.
To get the answer and workings of the specific gravity of soil particle using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Agricultural under Engineering.
Now, Click on Soil Mechanics and Foundation under Agricultural
Now, Click on Specific Gravity of Soil Particle under Soil Mechanics and Foundation
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the specific gravity of soil particle according to the respective parameters which is the Density of water (ρw) and Density of soil (ρs).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Density of water (ρw) is 22 and Density of soil (ρs) is 11.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the specific gravity of soil particle and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
