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A saturate soil with a volume of 17.35 cc has a mass 54 grams. When the soil was dried, its volume and mass were 10.51 cc and 39 grams respectively. Compute the shrinkage limit of the soil.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

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Soil Compaction Test

Soil compaction is the major area of geotechnical engineering. Soil is composed of multiple pores present on its surface, while the soil is mainly composed of gravel, sand, rocks, etc. The arrangement of these rocks and gravels is such that they build up voids (spaces) between them, which allows spaces for the roots of the plants and crops to spread and absorb the required amount of nutrients. Soil compaction is a major problem primarily caused by human activities, micro-organisms, and other multiple factors.

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A saturate soil with a volume of 17.35 cc has a mass 54 grams. When the soil was dried, its
volume and mass were 10.51 cc and 39 grams respectively. Compute the shrinkage limit of the
soil.

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