4- The moist density of a soil is 1680 kg/m³. Given wɛ = 18% and Gs = 2.73, determine: a. Dry density b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Mass of water, in kg/m³, to be added to reach full saturation.

4- The moist density of a soil is 1680 kg/m³. Given wɛ = 18% and Gs = 2.73, determine: a. Dry density b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Mass of water, in kg/m³, to be added to reach full saturation.

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4- The moist density of a soil is 1680 kg/m³. Given w. = 18% and Gs = 2.73, determine:
a. Dry density
b. Porosity
c. Degree of saturation
d. Mass of water, in kg/m³, to be added to reach full saturation.

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