C.

Weight-Volume
Relationships
Weight-Volume Relationships
 Volume Relationships
A. Void Ratio, e
- ratio of the volume of
voids to the volume of
solids.
B. Porosity, n
- ratio of volume of
voids to the total volume.
C. Degree of Saturation, S
- ratio of the volume of
water to the volume of
voids.
 Weight Relationships
A. Moisture Content, 𝝎
- ratio of the
weight of voids to the
weight of solids.

B. Unit Weight, 𝜸
- ratio of total weight to
the total volume.
C.1. Relationships among
Unit Weight, Void Ratio,
Moisture Content, and
Specific Gravity
Relationships among Unit Weight,
Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and
Specific Gravity
C.2. Relationships among
Unit Weight, Porosity, and
Moisture Content
Relationships among Unit Weight,
Porosity, and Moisture Content
C.3. Various Unit Weight
Relationships
Various Unit Weight Relationships
Various Unit Weights
𝜸𝒅 = 𝑾𝒔 A. Dry Unit Weight, 𝜸𝒅
𝑽
𝜸=𝑾 B. Moist Unit Weight, 𝜸
𝑽

𝜸𝒔𝒂𝒕 = 𝑾 C. Saturated Unit Weight, 𝜸𝒔𝒂𝒕

𝑽 *soil is saturated, S=1 and Vv=Vw
Seatwork
Derive all formulas for dry, moist, and
saturated unit weight seen from the previous
slide. Show complete derivations including
the figure used as basis.
Problem 1
In its natural state, a moist soil has a volume of
9.34x10-3 m3 and weighs 177.6x10-3 KN. The oven dried
weight of the soil is 153.6x10-3 KN. If Gs=2.67, calculate:
a. Moisture content (%)
b. Moist unit weight (KN/m3)
c. Dry unit weight (KN/m3)
d. Void ratio
e. Porosity
f. Degree of saturation (%)
Problem 2
The saturated unit weight and the water content in the
field are found to be 18.55 KN/m3 and 33%,
respectively. Determine the specific gravity of the soil
solids and the field void ratio.
Problem 3
A cylindrical soil sample prepared for laboratory testing
has a diameter of 71 mm, a height of 142 mm, and
weighs 10.675x10-3 KN. If the degree of saturation is
93% and the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.71,
determine:
A. Void ratio
B. Water content
References
1. Principles of geotechnical engineering by Das,
B. M. (2014).
2. Engineering Formula Series (Civil Engineering)
by DIT Gillesania