A saturated soil sample has a total unit weight of 18.24 kN/m³ with specific gravity of solids equal to 2.72. Calculate the following. (Note: show quantities of all variables on the phase diagram): a) Dry unit weight b) Void ratio c) Porosity, d) Total unit weight at 80% saturation

A saturated soil sample has a total unit weight of 18.24 kN/m³ with specific gravity of solids equal to 2.72. Calculate the following. (Note: show quantities of all variables on the phase diagram): a) Dry unit weight b) Void ratio c) Porosity, d) Total unit weight at 80% saturation

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A saturated soil sample has a total unit weight of 18.24 kN/m³ with specific gravity of solids equal
to 2.72. Calculate the following. (Note: show quantities of all variables on the phase diagram):
a) Dry unit weight
b) Void ratio
c) Porosity,
d) Total unit weight at 80% saturation

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