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A soil sample having a volume of 1 x 10-3 m3 has a mass of 1950 grams and moisture content of 10%. The specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.66. What is the value of the void ratio in percent?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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What is the value of the void ratio in percent?

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