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A soil has a water content of 20 percent, a void ratio of 0.800, and a specific gravity of 2.65. Find the degree of saturation, porosity,

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.18P

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A soil has a water content of 20 percent, a void ratio of
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saturation, porosity,

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