A 8.81-pound sample is obtained from an excavation with a volume of 0.070 cubic feet. The sample weight 7.63 pounds after drying. Assume a specific gravity of 2.66. Calculate wet unit weight, dry unit weight, void ratio, porosity and degree of saturation.

A 8.81-pound sample is obtained from an excavation with a volume of 0.070 cubic feet. The sample weight 7.63 pounds after drying. Assume a specific gravity of 2.66. Calculate wet unit weight, dry unit weight, void ratio, porosity and degree of saturation.

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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