A sample of soil is obtained from a test pit is one cubic foot ( 1ft³) and weighs 140 lb. The entire sample is dried in an oven and found to weigh 125 lb. Calculate the following: B. Moist Unit Weight (pcf)

A sample of soil is obtained from a test pit is one cubic foot ( 1ft³) and weighs 140 lb. The entire sample is dried in an oven and found to weigh 125 lb. Calculate the following: B. Moist Unit Weight (pcf)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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