The weight of a sample of saturated soil before drying is 2.8 lb and after drying is 2.1 lb. If the specific gravity of the soil particles is 2.6, determine: (a) moisture content, (b) void ratio, (c) porosity, (d) bulk density, and (e) dry density.

The weight of a sample of saturated soil before drying is 2.8 lb and after drying is 2.1 lb. If the specific gravity of the soil particles is 2.6, determine: (a) moisture content, (b) void ratio, (c) porosity, (d) bulk density, and (e) dry density.

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