1. From the Data below Sample size 3.81 cm dia. X 7.62 cm ht. Wet weight = 1.524 N Over-dry weight = 1.350 N Specific gravity = 2.70 Find the: a. Degree of Saturation b. Void ratio c. Moist Unit weight

1. From the Data below Sample size 3.81 cm dia. X 7.62 cm ht. Wet weight = 1.524 N Over-dry weight = 1.350 N Specific gravity = 2.70 Find the: a. Degree of Saturation b. Void ratio c. Moist Unit weight

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1. From the Data below
Sample size 3.81 cm dia. X 7.62 cm ht.
Wet weight = 1.524 N
Over-dry weight = 1.350 N
Specific gravity = 2.70
Find the:
a. Degree of Saturation
b. Void ratio
c. Moist Unit weight

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