1. The Void Ratio of a soil sample is 0.54, with a water content of 8% and the specific gravity of its particles is 2.69. Calculate the following: a. Porosity b. Degree of Saturation c. Dry Unit Weight in English d. Saturated Unit Weight in English e. Unit Weight of the Soil in English

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1. The Void Ratio of a soil sample is 0.54, with a water content of 8% and the specific
gravity of its particles is 2.69. Calculate the following:
a. Porosity
b. Degree of Saturation
c. Dry Unit Weight in English
d. Saturated Unit Weight in English
e. Unit Weight of the Soil in English
Transcribed Image Text:1. The Void Ratio of a soil sample is 0.54, with a water content of 8% and the specific gravity of its particles is 2.69. Calculate the following: a. Porosity b. Degree of Saturation c. Dry Unit Weight in English d. Saturated Unit Weight in English e. Unit Weight of the Soil in English
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