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A moist soil sample having a volume of 1.38 m³ has a total mass of 2,361 kg. Specific gravity of soil is 2.70. If the water content is 11%, compute the dry density of the soil in kg/m³.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.2P

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A moist soil sample having a volume of 1.38 m³ has a total mass
of 2,361 kg. Specific gravity of soil is 2.70. If the water content is
11%, compute the dry density of the soil in kg/m³.

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