A sample of soft saturated clay weighs 345 grams and has a volume of 195 cc. After oven drying, the soil weighs 215 grams. Calculate the values of saturated unit weight, void ratio and specific gravity.

A sample of soft saturated clay weighs 345 grams and has a volume of 195 cc. After oven drying, the soil weighs 215 grams. Calculate the values of saturated unit weight, void ratio and specific gravity.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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