Specifies the dry density of the soil on a per unit volume basis. This option displays only if you select American Lifeline Alliance in the Soil Model Type list and Sand/Gravel as the Soil Classification.
Typical soil densities are listed below:
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Soil |
Dry Density |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clay |
4.33E-2 lb/cu.in. |
1.200E-3 kg/cu.cm. |
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Very Loose Sand |
<= |
5.79E-2 lb/cu.in. |
<= |
1.606E-3 kg/cu.cm. |
|
Loose Sand |
6.08E-2 lb/cu.in. |
1.686E-3 kg/cu.cm. |
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|
Medium Sand |
6.48E-2 lb/cu.in. |
1.797E-3 kg/cu.cm. |
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|
Dense Sand |
6.66E-2 lb/cu.in. |
1.847E-3 kg/cu.cm. |
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|
Very Dense Sand |
>= |
6.95E-2 lb/cu.in. |
>= |
1.928E-3 kg/cu.cm. |