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2.20 A cylindrical soil specimen is tested in the laboratory. The following
properties were obtained:
Sample diameter
Sample length
Wt. before drying in oven
Wt. after drying in oven
Oven temperature
Drying time
Specific gravity of solids
What is the degree of saturation of this specimen?
3 inches
6 inches
2.95 lb
2.54 lb
110°C
24 hours
2.65

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