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2. The porosity of a soil sample is 35% and the specific gravity of its particles is 2.70. Calculate its void ratio, dry unit weight, saturated unit weight, and the submerged unit weight.

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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Calculate its void ratio, dry unit weight, saturated unit weight, and the submerged unit
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