A sample of soil was retrieved and tested in the laboratory. Its water content was 29%, the bulk specific gravity was found to be 1.91 and the specific gravity of soils was 2.69. Compute in English units: a. Void ratio b. Degree of saturation c. Porosity d. Dry density of sample

A sample of soil was retrieved and tested in the laboratory. Its water content was 29%, the bulk specific gravity was found to be 1.91 and the specific gravity of soils was 2.69. Compute in English units: a. Void ratio b. Degree of saturation c. Porosity d. Dry density of sample

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A sample of soil was retrieved and tested in the laboratory. Its water content was 29%, the bulk specific gravity was found to be 1.91 and the specific gravity of soils was 2.69.

Compute in English units:
a. Void ratio
b. Degree of saturation
c. Porosity
d. Dry density of sample

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