EX.1The mass of moist soil sample collected from the field is 465gm, and its oven drymass is 405.76 gm. The specific gravity of the soil solids was determined in thelaboratory to e 2.68. If the void ratio of the soil in the natural state is 0.83, findthe following:1. The moist density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³)2. The dry density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³)3. The mass of water, in kilograms, to be added in cubic meter of soil in thefield for saturation

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EX.1 The mass of moist soil sample collected from the field is 465gm, and its over mass is 405.76 gm. The specific gravity of the soil solids was determined in t laboratory to e 2.68. If the void ratio of the soil in the natural state is 0.83, fi the following: 1. The moist density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³) 2. The dry density of the soil in the field (Kg/m3) 3. The mass of water, in kilograms, to be added in cubic meter of soil in field for saturation

EX.1 The mass of moist soil sample collected from the field is 465gm, and its over mass is 405.76 gm. The specific gravity of the soil solids was determined in t laboratory to e 2.68. If the void ratio of the soil in the natural state is 0.83, fi the following: 1. The moist density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³) 2. The dry density of the soil in the field (Kg/m3) 3. The mass of water, in kilograms, to be added in cubic meter of soil in field for saturation

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The mass of moist soil sample collected from the field is 465gm, and its oven dry
mass is 405.76 gm. The specific gravity of the soil solids was determined in the
laboratory to e 2.68. If the void ratio of the soil in the natural state is 0.83, find
the following:
1. The moist density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³)
2. The dry density of the soil in the field (Kg/m³)
3. The mass of water, in kilograms, to be added in cubic meter of soil in the
field for saturation

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