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500 gm of dry soil was poured into a 2 L cylinder. The cylinder is partially filled with water. The soil replaces 188 cm³ of water. What is the specific gravity of the soil?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter8: Seepage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.12P

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