Question 22 A soil sample obtained from below the groundwater table has a moisture content of 23.3 % and a specific gravity of solids of 2.72. Assuming the soil is fully saturated, S=69%. what is the void ratio of the soil? CS Scanned with CamScanner

Question 22 A soil sample obtained from below the groundwater table has a moisture content of 23.3 % and a specific gravity of solids of 2.72. Assuming the soil is fully saturated, S=69%. what is the void ratio of the soil? CS Scanned with CamScanner

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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A soil sample obtained from below the groundwater table has a moisture content of 23.3 % and a
specific gravity of solids of 2.72. Assuming the soil is fully saturated, S=69%. what is the void ratio
of the soil?
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