Problem 2. A saturated clay soil has a moisture content of 40%. Given that G3= 2.73, determine the following in metric system: a. Porosity b. Dry unit weight c. Saturated unit weight
Problem 2. A saturated clay soil has a moisture content of 40%. Given that G3= 2.73, determine the following in metric system: a. Porosity b. Dry unit weight c. Saturated unit weight
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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(See image for question and given information). I’m stuck on how to solve for volume and weight using only moisture content and specific gravity.
Gs= weight of solid/ (volume solid * unit weight water)
Unit weight of water = 9.81 kN/m^3
water content = Water weight/ Weight of solid
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