5. The mass specific gravity of a fully saturated specimen of clay having a water content of 30.5% is 1.96. On oven drying, the mass specific gravity drops to 1.60. Calculate the specific gravity of clay.

5. The mass specific gravity of a fully saturated specimen of clay having a water content of 30.5% is 1.96. On oven drying, the mass specific gravity drops to 1.60. Calculate the specific gravity of clay.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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