A soil has a void ratio of 0.90, saturation 50% and specific gravity of solids 2.65. Calculate the total and dry densities.

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 A soil has a void ratio of 0.90, saturation 50% and specific gravity of 
solids 2.65. Calculate the total and dry densities.

 

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