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The void ratio of a saturated soil is 0.58 and it’s specific gravity is 2.70. a. Compute the moisture content. b. Compute the saturated unit weight. c. Compute the dry unit weight.

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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2. The void ratio of a saturated soil is 0.58 and it’s specific gravity is 2.70.
a. Compute the moisture content.
b. Compute the saturated unit weight.
c. Compute the dry unit weight.

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