Question 2 J10p 180 grams of soil sample is in a cylindrical container, with a diameter of 40 mm and a height of 75mm. After it is dried in the oven at 105° C for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 148.4 grams. (a) Determine the dry density, bulk density and water content of the clay. Assuming the specific gravity of the soil grains as 2.71, find the degree of saturation.

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180 grams of soil sample is in a cylindrical container, with a diameter of 40 mm and a height of 75mm.
After it is dried in the oven at 105° C for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 148.4 grams. (a) Determine
the dry density, bulk density and water content of the clay. Assuming the specific gravity of the soil
grains as 2.71, find the degree of saturation.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 /10p 180 grams of soil sample is in a cylindrical container, with a diameter of 40 mm and a height of 75mm. After it is dried in the oven at 105° C for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 148.4 grams. (a) Determine the dry density, bulk density and water content of the clay. Assuming the specific gravity of the soil grains as 2.71, find the degree of saturation.
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