A specimen of clay has been obtained from below the groundwater table and the total unit weight γt of the soil specimen is ___ kN/m^3 (124 pcf). Calculate the buoyant unit weight of the clay. Given data: Unit weight of soil specimen = 22 Buoyant unit weight, γb = ?

A specimen of clay has been obtained from below the groundwater table and the total unit weight γt of the soil specimen is ___ kN/m^3 (124 pcf). Calculate the buoyant unit weight of the clay. Given data: Unit weight of soil specimen = 22 Buoyant unit weight, γb = ?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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A specimen of clay has been obtained from below the groundwater table and the total unit weight γt of the soil specimen is ___ kN/m^3 (124 pcf). Calculate the buoyant unit weight of the clay.

Given data:

Unit weight of soil specimen = 22

Buoyant unit weight, γb = ?

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