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5. A saturated soil has the following characteristics: initial volume (V) = 19.65 cm³, final volume (V) = 13.5 cm³, mass of wet soil (M₂) =36g, and mass of dry soil (M₂) = 25g.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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5. A saturated soil has the following characteristics: initial volume (V) = 19.65
cm³, final volume (V) = 13.5 cm³, mass of wet soil (M₁) =36g, and mass of
dry soil (M₂) = 25g.

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