A sample of dry sand having a unit weight of 16.50 kN/m and a specific gravity of 2.7 is placed in the rain. During the rain, the volume of the sample remains constant, but the degree of saturation increases to 40%. Determine the unit weight of the sample after being in the rain. Select one: O a. 15.02 b. 17.98 C. 20.53 d. 24.18

A sample of dry sand having a unit weight of 16.50 kN/m and a specific gravity of 2.7 is placed in the rain. During the rain, the volume of the sample remains constant, but the degree of saturation increases to 40%. Determine the unit weight of the sample after being in the rain. Select one: O a. 15.02 b. 17.98 C. 20.53 d. 24.18

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.18P

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