The volume of a soil sample at the liquid limit (L.L = 50%) was 329.7 cm³ and the mass 570 gm. The sample was let to dry and its volume after drying became 223.5 cm³. Determine 2. The specific gravity of solids Gs. b. The shrinkage limit SL. The change in void ratio Ae. d. The dry density Pd. The density and water content at degree of saturation S = 85%

The volume of a soil sample at the liquid limit (L.L = 50%) was 329.7 cm³ and the mass 570 gm. The sample was let to dry and its volume after drying became 223.5 cm³. Determine 2. The specific gravity of solids Gs. b. The shrinkage limit SL. The change in void ratio Ae. d. The dry density Pd. The density and water content at degree of saturation S = 85%

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