A soil sample has the following properties (y = 16.5 kN/m', w-15%, Gs= 2.7). Find saturated unit weight, dry unit weight, porosity, and degree of saturation. What is the weight of water per m' that must be added to reach full saturation. M)

A soil sample has the following properties (y = 16.5 kN/m', w-15%, Gs= 2.7). Find saturated unit weight, dry unit weight, porosity, and degree of saturation. What is the weight of water per m' that must be added to reach full saturation. M)

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A soil sample has the following properties (y = 16.5 kN/m³, w-15%, Gs= 2.7).
Find saturated unit weight, dry unit weight, porosity, and degree of saturation. What
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