A clayey soil with specific gravity of 2.70 has natural moisture content of 16% at 70% degree of saturation. What will be its water content if, after soaking, degree of saturation becomes 90%.

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A clayey soil with specific gravity of 2.70 has natural moisture content of 16%
at 70% degree of saturation. What will be its water content if, after soaking, degree of saturation
becomes 90%.
Transcribed Image Text:A clayey soil with specific gravity of 2.70 has natural moisture content of 16% at 70% degree of saturation. What will be its water content if, after soaking, degree of saturation becomes 90%.
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