4.1.3 During a compaction test in the lab a cylindrical mold with a diameter of 4in and a height of 4.58in was filled. The compacted soil in the mold weighted 4lb and had a moisture content of 12%. If the specific gravity is 2.72, determine:a) dry unit weightb) void ratioc) degree of saturationd) additional water (in lb) needed to achieve 100% saturation in the soil sample

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4.1.3 During a compaction test in the lab a cylindrical mold with a diameter of 4in and a height of 4.58in was filled. The compacted soil in the mold weighted 4lb and had a moisture content of 12%. If the specific gravity is 2.72, determine:
a) dry unit weight
b) void ratio
c) degree of saturation
d) additional water (in lb) needed to achieve 100% saturation in the soil sample 

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