EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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Author: SOBHAN
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1P
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Find the degree of saturation at optimum moisture content.

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Answer to Problem 6.1P

The degree of saturation at optimum moisture content is 78.1%_.

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Given information:

The maximum dry unit weight of the soil γd is 16.8kN/m3.

The optimum moisture content of the soil w is 17 %.

The specific gravity of soil Gs is 2.73.

Calculation:

Determine the degree of saturation (S) using the relation.

γd=Gsγw1+GswS

Here, γw is the unit weight of water.

Substitute 16.8kN/m3 for γd, 2.73 for Gs, 9.81kN/m3 for γw, and 17 % for w.

16.8=2.73×9.811+2.73×(17100)S1+0.4641S=26.7816.8S1.594S=0.4641

0.594S=0.4641S=0.46410.594S=0.781×100S=78.1%

Therefore, the degree of saturation at optimum moisture content is 78.1%_.

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