A soil sample is prepared by mixing of dry soil and water and then compacted in a cylindrical mold with (50 mm) diameter and (100 mm) height to produce (15 %) water content and (15 %) air content. If the specific gravity of soil is (2.69), the weight of mixed soil and water (in grams) required for the preparation of sample :respectively will be

A soil sample is prepared by mixing of dry soil and water and then compacted in a cylindrical mold with (50 mm) diameter and (100 mm) height to produce (15 %) water content and (15 %) air content. If the specific gravity of soil is (2.69), the weight of mixed soil and water (in grams) required for the preparation of sample :respectively will be

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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