a cylindrical specimen of a cohesive soil of 11 cm diameter and 20 cm length was prepared by compaction in a mold if the wet mass of the specimen was 3.85 kg. and its water content was 15.45%. (Specific gravity of soil solids is 2.76). Determine the void ratio of the soil

a cylindrical specimen of a cohesive soil of 11 cm diameter and 20 cm length was prepared by compaction in a mold if the wet mass of the specimen was 3.85 kg. and its water content was 15.45%. (Specific gravity of soil solids is 2.76). Determine the void ratio of the soil

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.15P

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