Example 1 For a soil specimen; given that The moist mass of soil specimen is 20.7 kg Specimen's volume measured before drying is 0.011m³ Specimens dried mass is 16.3kg Specific gravity of solids is 2.68

Example 1 For a soil specimen; given that The moist mass of soil specimen is 20.7 kg Specimen's volume measured before drying is 0.011m³ Specimens dried mass is 16.3kg Specific gravity of solids is 2.68

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Soil Compaction Test

Soil compaction is the major area of geotechnical engineering. Soil is composed of multiple pores present on its surface, while the soil is mainly composed of gravel, sand, rocks, etc. The arrangement of these rocks and gravels is such that they build up voids (spaces) between them, which allows spaces for the roots of the plants and crops to spread and absorb the required amount of nutrients. Soil compaction is a major problem primarily caused by human activities, micro-organisms, and other multiple factors.

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Example 1
For a soil specimen; given that
The moist mass of soil specimen is 20.7 kg
Specimen's volume measured before drying is 0.011m³
Specimens dried mass is 16.3kg
Specific gravity of solids is 2.68
Determine the following
a) Void ratio
b) Degree of Saturation
c) Wet unit mass, dry unit mass
d) Wet unit weight
e) Dry unit weight

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