Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test: Initial volume of soil in a saturated state = 26.6 cm3 Final volume of soil in a dry state = 15.9 cm3 Initial mass of soil in a saturated state = 44 g Initial mass of soil in a dry state = 30.1 g Gs = 2.70 1. Shrinkage limit of the soil 2. Saturated unit weight if e = 30.1 g 3. Dry unit weight

Q: 1.Three phases of a soil element? 2.Define volumetric relations (equation and text):e= , n=, S= 3.…

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Q: 3.3 The moist weight of 0.1 ft³ of soil is 12.2 lb. If the moisture content is 12% and the specific…

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Q: 12. Name two laboratory methods to determine the permeability of a soil? Which method is most…

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Q: A series of modified Proctor tests have been performed on a soil that has a Gs of 2.68. The test…

A: max dry unit weight = 11.68lb/cu ft and optimum moisture content =11.03 % Explanation:Step 1we know…

Q: A series of modified Proctor tests have been performed on a soil that has a G, of 2.68. The test…

A: Gs = 2.68 Wm = 5.06 lb

Q: Results from shrinkage limit test are given below; 1. Initial volume of soil in a saturated state=…

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Weight-Volume relationships

Weight is defined as the quantity of matter contained in a body. Weight can also be defined as the force acting on a body due to gravity. Mathematically, weight can be defined as-