Void Ratio
Void ratio, abbreviated as e, a dimensionless number, is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids.
Void Ratio formula |
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\(\large{ e = \frac {V_v} {V_s } }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ e }\) = void ratio | \(\large{dimensionless}\) | |
\(\large{ V_s }\) = volume of solids | \(\large{ft^3}\) | \(\large{m^3}\) |
\(\large{ V_v} \) = volume of voids | \(\large{ft^3}\) | \(\large{m^3}\) |