10. The dry density of the soil sample, p d, is 1960 kg/m³, and the dry density of the soil solids, p s, is 2700 kg/m³. If emax = 0.69 and emin=0.44: a. what is the dry unit weight in kN/m³ if the water content is 11%? b. what is the void ratio of the soil sample? c. what is the relative density of the soil sample?

10. The dry density of the soil sample, p d, is 1960 kg/m³, and the dry density of the soil solids, p s, is 2700 kg/m³. If emax = 0.69 and emin=0.44: a. what is the dry unit weight in kN/m³ if the water content is 11%? b. what is the void ratio of the soil sample? c. what is the relative density of the soil sample?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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Problem 3.18P

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