A saturated soil has the following characteristics. Initial volume = 25cu.cm Final volume = 16 cu.cm Mass of wet soil = 45 g Mass of dry soil = 31 kg a. Determine the shrinkage limit of soil. b. Determine the shrinkage ratio. c. Determine the sp.gr of soil.

A saturated soil has the following characteristics. Initial volume = 25cu.cm Final volume = 16 cu.cm Mass of wet soil = 45 g Mass of dry soil = 31 kg a. Determine the shrinkage limit of soil. b. Determine the shrinkage ratio. c. Determine the sp.gr of soil.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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A saturated soil has the following characteristics.
Initial volume = 25cu.cm
Final volume = 16 cu.cm
Mass of wet soil = 45 g
Mass of dry soil = 31 kg
a. Determine the shrinkage limit of soil.
b. Determine the shrinkage ratio.
c. Determine the sp.gr of soil.

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