1. The bulk (moist) unit weight of a soil is 19.1 kN/m³, and the moisture content is 20%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.75: For 1 m' of this soil, fill the quantities in the block diagram shown below. • What is the void ratio, Ya, and Degree of saturation? If this soil to be compacted, what is the maximum bulk specific gravity and degree of saturation can we get? Weight Volume V, = %3D W = V = W, القطة شاشة

1. The bulk (moist) unit weight of a soil is 19.1 kN/m³, and the moisture content is 20%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.75: For 1 m' of this soil, fill the quantities in the block diagram shown below. • What is the void ratio, Ya, and Degree of saturation? If this soil to be compacted, what is the maximum bulk specific gravity and degree of saturation can we get? Weight Volume V, = %3D W = V = W, القطة شاشة

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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