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A soil sample has known values. G, = 2.74, moist unit weight = 20.6 kN/m³, and moisture content is 16.60%. Determine: a. Ya b. Void ratio c. Porosity

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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A soil sample has known values. Gg = 2.74, moist unit weight = 20.6 kN/m³, and
moisture content is 16.60%.
Determine:
a. Ya
b. Void ratio
c. Porosity
d. Degree of saturation

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