18% and G, = 2.7, 3.16 The moist density of a soil is 1935 kg/m. Given w = determine: %3D a. Dry density b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Mass of water, in kg/m?, to be added to reach full saturation

18% and G, = 2.7, 3.16 The moist density of a soil is 1935 kg/m. Given w = determine: %3D a. Dry density b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Mass of water, in kg/m?, to be added to reach full saturation

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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3.16 The moist density of a soil is 1935 kg/m. Given w = 18% and G, = 2.7,
determine:
%3D
a. Dry density
b. Porosity
c. Degree of saturation
d. Mass of water, in kg/m', to be added to reach full saturation

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