4. A clay sample has the following properties: • Porosity = 0.35 . Maximum void ratio = 0.85 . Minimum void ratio = 0.42 Specific gravity of soil solids = 2.72 . Moisture content = 62% Determine the dry unit weight of the soil in its natural state, in pounds per cubic foot (pcf).

4. A clay sample has the following properties: • Porosity = 0.35 . Maximum void ratio = 0.85 . Minimum void ratio = 0.42 Specific gravity of soil solids = 2.72 . Moisture content = 62% Determine the dry unit weight of the soil in its natural state, in pounds per cubic foot (pcf).

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4. A clay sample has the following properties:
.Porosity = 0.35
. Maximum void ratio = 0.85
. Minimum void ratio = 0.42
Specific gravity of soil solids = 2.72
• Moisture content = 62%
Determine the dry unit weight of the soil in its natural state,
in pounds per cubic foot (pcf).

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