A soil sample has a void ratio of 2/3 and a water content of 12%. If Gs = 2.50: a. What is the water content at full saturation of the soil? b. 100 cubic meters of this soil is to be filled with water. How much water (in kg) is needed for full saturation? c. The soil sample is to be fully saturated and its volume to be increased by 5%. What should be the water content of the soil in this state,in percent?
A soil sample has a void ratio of 2/3 and a water content of 12%. If Gs = 2.50: a. What is the water content at full saturation of the soil? b. 100 cubic meters of this soil is to be filled with water. How much water (in kg) is needed for full saturation? c. The soil sample is to be fully saturated and its volume to be increased by 5%. What should be the water content of the soil in this state,in percent?
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A soil sample has a void ratio of 2/3 and a water content of 12%. If Gs = 2.50:
a. What is the water content at full saturation of the soil?
b. 100 cubic meters of this soil is to be filled with water. How much water (in kg) is needed for full saturation?
c. The soil sample is to be fully saturated and its volume to be increased by 5%. What should be the water content of the soil in this state,in percent?
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