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A moist soil sample having a volume of 1.58 m³ has a total mass of 2,323 kg. Specific gravity of soil is 2.65. If the water content is 10%, the degree of saturation in percentage.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.2P

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of 2,323 kg. Specific gravity of soil is 2.65. If the water content is
10%, the degree of saturation in percentage.

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