The bulk (moist) unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m², and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the Dry unit weight, Void ratio, Degree of saturation. For 1 m³ of this soil, fill the quantities in the block diagram shown below. Weight Volume W = O Air Water Solid

The bulk (moist) unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m², and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the Dry unit weight, Void ratio, Degree of saturation. For 1 m³ of this soil, fill the quantities in the block diagram shown below. Weight Volume W = O Air Water Solid

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The bulk (moist) unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m³, and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of
the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the Dry unit weight, Void ratio, Degree of saturation.
For 1 m of this soil, fill the quantities in the block diagram shown below.
Weight
Volume
W =
W =
W. =
V,
O Air E water
Solid

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