The dry density of a soil (p) is 1420 kg/m. If the void ratio (e) of the soil is 0.895 and the degree of saturation (S.) is 88%, determine: a The specific gravity of soil solids (Gs). b. The water content (w6).

The dry density of a soil (p) is 1420 kg/m. If the void ratio (e) of the soil is 0.895 and the degree of saturation (S.) is 88%, determine: a The specific gravity of soil solids (Gs). b. The water content (w6).

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The dry density of a soil (p) is 1420 kg/m. If the void ratio (e) of the soil is 0.895
and the degree of saturation (S.) is 88%, determine:
a The specific gravity of soil solids (Gs).
b. The water content (w%).

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