4. A soil sample has a bulk unit weight of 19.6 kN/m³ and a water content of 10%. The value of Gs (i.e. the specific gravity of soil grains) is 2.70. Calculate the void ratio and degree of saturation of this sample. What would be the values of unit weight and water content if the soil were fully saturated at the same void ratio?

4. A soil sample has a bulk unit weight of 19.6 kN/m³ and a water content of 10%. The value of Gs (i.e. the specific gravity of soil grains) is 2.70. Calculate the void ratio and degree of saturation of this sample. What would be the values of unit weight and water content if the soil were fully saturated at the same void ratio?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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