A sandy soil has a natural water content of 27.5% and a bulk unit weight of 19.2 kN/cu.m. The void ratios corresponding to the densest and loosest state are 0.51 and 0.87. Assume Gs=2.7 (a.) Determine the in situ void ratio of the soil. (b.) Compute the degree of saturation of the soil in its natural state. (c.) Determine the relative density of the soil.

A sandy soil has a natural water content of 27.5% and a bulk unit weight of 19.2 kN/cu.m. The void ratios corresponding to the densest and loosest state are 0.51 and 0.87. Assume Gs=2.7 (a.) Determine the in situ void ratio of the soil. (b.) Compute the degree of saturation of the soil in its natural state. (c.) Determine the relative density of the soil.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Permeability

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