A soil sample taken from a field contains a volume of 110 cm3 , weighs 220 grams when taken, and 165 grams after oven dried. Determine: a) the dry bulk density (?dry) b) the moisture content of the original sample on a dry weight basis (?g) c) the moisture content of the original sample on a volume basis (?v) d) the porosity of this soil (n).

A soil sample taken from a field contains a volume of 110 cm3 , weighs 220 grams when taken, and 165 grams after oven dried. Determine: a) the dry bulk density (?dry) b) the moisture content of the original sample on a dry weight basis (?g) c) the moisture content of the original sample on a volume basis (?v) d) the porosity of this soil (n).

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.10P

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