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To compute for bulk density, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Mass of the soil (m) and Volume of the soil (V).
The formula for calculating bulk density:
sb = m / V
Where:
sb = Bulk Density
m = Mass of the Soil
V = Volume of the Soil
Let’s solve an example;
Find the bulk density when the mass of the soil is 24 and the volume of the soil is 6.
This implies that;
m = Mass of the Soil = 24
V = Volume of the Soil = 6
sb = m / V
sb = 24 / 6
sb = 4
Therefore, the bulk density is 4.
Calculating the Mass of the Soil when the Bulk Density and the Volume of the Soil is Given.
m = sb x V
Where;
m = Mass of the Soil
sb = Bulk Density
V = Volume of the Soil
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass of the soil when the bulk density is 10 and the volume of the soil is 4.
This implies that;
sb = Bulk Density = 10
V = Volume of the Soil = 4
m = sb x V
m = 10 x 4
m = 40
Therefore, the mass of the soil is 40.
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