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A soil sample has the following data: 1. Degree of saturation= 42%. 2. Void ratio= 0.85. 3. Specific gravity of solids= 2.74. Find its water content and unit weight in kN/m3

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.3P

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A soil sample has the following data:
1. Degree of saturation= 42%.
2. Void ratio= 0.85.
3. Specific gravity of solids= 2.74.
Find its water content and unit weight in kN/m3

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