1. A soil sample has a void ratio of 0.82 moisture content of 15% and a specific gravity of 3.82. Determine the following. a. Dry unit weight b. Moisture unit weight kn C. Weight of water in m² to be added for 70% degree of Activate Wi Go to Settings i saturation.
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