Homework 8: A sample of rock was found with a total weight of 18.18 kg and a volume of 0.009 m'. When it was dried in the oven for twenty-four hours, it was found that its weight was equal to 16.13 kg. If you know that the true specific weight of the rock is 2.7. Find the following: Total density, dry density, density of grains of solid rock minerals, porosity, moisture content, degree of saturation, air content.

Homework 8: A sample of rock was found with a total weight of 18.18 kg and a volume of 0.009 m'. When it was dried in the oven for twenty-four hours, it was found that its weight was equal to 16.13 kg. If you know that the true specific weight of the rock is 2.7. Find the following: Total density, dry density, density of grains of solid rock minerals, porosity, moisture content, degree of saturation, air content.

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Homework 8: A sample of rock was found with a total weight of 18.18 kg and a
volume of 0.009 m'. When it was dried in the oven for twenty-four hours, it was
found that its weight was equal to 16.13 kg. If you know that the true specific
weight of the rock is 2.7. Find the following:
Total density, dry density, density of grains of solid rock minerals, porosity,
moisture content, degree of saturation, air content.

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