2) A moist sample was found to have a volume of 22.3 cubic centimeters and to weigh 29.7 grams. The dry weight of the sample was determined to be 23 grams. Take the specific gravity of the soil solids to be 2.70. Determine the following: a) void ratio b) water content, % c) porosity,% d) degree of saturation of the sample, %

2) A moist sample was found to have a volume of 22.3 cubic centimeters and to weigh 29.7 grams. The dry weight of the sample was determined to be 23 grams. Take the specific gravity of the soil solids to be 2.70. Determine the following: a) void ratio b) water content, % c) porosity,% d) degree of saturation of the sample, %

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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