2.) The unit weight of soil is 15.1kN/m3. The moisture content of this soil is 17% when the degree ofsaturation is 60%. Determine the:-void ration-Sp.gr. of soil-Saturated unit weight

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2.) The unit weight of soil is 15.1kN/m3. The moisture o saturation is 60%. Determine the: -void ration -Sp.gr. of soil -Saturated unit weight

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2.) The unit weight of soil is 15.1kN/m3. The moisture content of this soil is 17% when the degree of
saturation is 60%. Determine the:
-void ration
-Sp.gr. of soil
-Saturated unit weight

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