A sample of soil obtained from below the groundwater table is found to have a water content of 20 percent. If it is assumed that the specific gravity of most soil particles is within the range of 2.60 to 2.75, what is the approximate void ratio of the soil sample?

A sample of soil obtained from below the groundwater table is found to have a water content of 20 percent. If it is assumed that the specific gravity of most soil particles is within the range of 2.60 to 2.75, what is the approximate void ratio of the soil sample?

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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