A moist soil sample has a total density of 1950 kg/m3, water content of 18%, and specific gravity of solids (Gs) of 2.68. a. Calculate the degree of saturation and voids ratio. b. If the total mass of the sample is 450g, calculate the volume of voids, and the mass of water to be removed if the desired new water content is 12%.

A moist soil sample has a total density of 1950 kg/m3, water content of 18%, and specific gravity of solids (Gs) of 2.68. a. Calculate the degree of saturation and voids ratio. b. If the total mass of the sample is 450g, calculate the volume of voids, and the mass of water to be removed if the desired new water content is 12%.

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A moist soil sample has a total density of 1950 kg/m³, water content of 18%, and specific gravity of solids (G_s) of 2.68.

a. Calculate the degree of saturation and voids ratio.

b. If the total mass of the sample is 450g, calculate the volume of voids, and the mass of water to be removed if the desired new water content is 12%.

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