The following are given for a specimen of soil: M = 300 g, Msolid = 170 g, Gs = 2.72 and S = 70%. Determine: a. Total Volume of the soil sample. b. Porosity of the specimen. C. Volume of water to be added to make the soil fully saturated.

The following are given for a specimen of soil: M = 300 g, Msolid = 170 g, Gs = 2.72 and S = 70%. Determine: a. Total Volume of the soil sample. b. Porosity of the specimen. C. Volume of water to be added to make the soil fully saturated.

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The following are given for a specimen of soil:
M = 300 g, Msolid = 170 g, Gs = 2.72 and S = 70%. Determine:
a. Total Volume of the soil sample.
b.
Porosity of the specimen.
C.
Volume of water to be added to make the soil fully saturated.

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