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A moist soil sample has a total density of 1900 kg/m3, degree of saturation of 34%, and specific gravity of solids (Gs) of 2.68. Calculate the void ratio, water content and dry density.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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