A soil specimen has a moisture content of 19.2% and a wet unit weight of 119.8 lb/ft³. The specific gravity of the soil solids is determined to be 2.68. Determine the following properties of the soil mass A) Dry unit weight

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A soil specimen has a moisture content of 19.2% and a wet unit
weight of 119.8 lb/ft³. The specific gravity of the soil solids is
determined to be 2.68.
Determine the following properties of the soil mass
A) Dry unit weight
B) Void Ratio
C) Degree of Saturation
Transcribed Image Text:A soil specimen has a moisture content of 19.2% and a wet unit weight of 119.8 lb/ft³. The specific gravity of the soil solids is determined to be 2.68. Determine the following properties of the soil mass A) Dry unit weight B) Void Ratio C) Degree of Saturation
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