The sample of soil weighing 92.4kg has a volume of 0.0550m3. The sample is allowed to dry in an oven and the weight was reduced to 83.2kg. The specific gravity of the solids was found to be 2.7. Determine the Moist Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight, Water Content, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation.

The sample of soil weighing 92.4kg has a volume of 0.0550m3. The sample is allowed to dry in an oven and the weight was reduced to 83.2kg. The specific gravity of the solids was found to be 2.7. Determine the Moist Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight, Water Content, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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