02- The moist clayey soil has an initial void ratio of 1.5, dry mass of 80gm, and specific gravity of solid particles of 2.5. The sample is exposed to the atmosphere so that the sample volume decreases to one-half of its initial volume. Calculate the following: a) The new void ratio. b) Mass of water if the degree of saturation became 25 %.

02- The moist clayey soil has an initial void ratio of 1.5, dry mass of 80gm, and specific gravity of solid particles of 2.5. The sample is exposed to the atmosphere so that the sample volume decreases to one-half of its initial volume. Calculate the following: a) The new void ratio. b) Mass of water if the degree of saturation became 25 %.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

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