The field capacity of a soil is 35% by weight, and the wilting point is 15% by weight. If the dry bulk density of this soil is 1.25 g/cm3 , determine the available water content in percent by weight and by volume. Also determine the amount of plant available soil water in the top 2 ft of soil expressed as a depth of water in inches.

The field capacity of a soil is 35% by weight, and the wilting point is 15% by weight. If the dry bulk density of this soil is 1.25 g/cm3 , determine the available water content in percent by weight and by volume. Also determine the amount of plant available soil water in the top 2 ft of soil expressed as a depth of water in inches.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

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