A sand with Gs= 2.66 and void ratio e=0.60 is completely dry. It been becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in KN/cu.m. under the following conditions: a) When the sand is completely dry b) When the sand is 40% saturated c) When the sand is completely saturated

A sand with Gs= 2.66 and void ratio e=0.60 is completely dry. It been becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in KN/cu.m. under the following conditions: a) When the sand is completely dry b) When the sand is 40% saturated c) When the sand is completely saturated

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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A sand with Gs= 2.66 and void ratio e=0.60 is
completely dry. It been becomes wetted by a rising
groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in
KN/cu.m. under the following conditions:
a) When the sand is completely dry
b) When the sand is 40% saturated
c) When the sand is completely saturated

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