9. Refer to Problem 7. Determine the weight of water, in kN, to be added per cubic meter (m³) of soil for a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturation 7. The moist mass of 2.8 x 10³ m³ of soil is 5.53 kg. If the moisture content is 10% and the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.72, determine the following: a. Moist density b. Dry density c. Void ratio d. Porosity e. Degree of saturation f. Volume occupied by water

9. Refer to Problem 7. Determine the weight of water, in kN, to be added per cubic meter (m³) of soil for a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturation 7. The moist mass of 2.8 x 10³ m³ of soil is 5.53 kg. If the moisture content is 10% and the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.72, determine the following: a. Moist density b. Dry density c. Void ratio d. Porosity e. Degree of saturation f. Volume occupied by water

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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