An undisturbed sample of medium sand weighs 484.68g. The cylindrical core sample is 6 cm in diameter and 10.61 cm high. The sample is oven-dried for 24hrs at 110°C to remove water content. At the end of drying, the sample weighs 447.32 g. Determine the bulk density, void ratio, water content and saturation percentage of the sample (Take Psand = 2.65 g/cm³) %3D

An undisturbed sample of medium sand weighs 484.68g. The cylindrical core sample is 6 cm in diameter and 10.61 cm high. The sample is oven-dried for 24hrs at 110°C to remove water content. At the end of drying, the sample weighs 447.32 g. Determine the bulk density, void ratio, water content and saturation percentage of the sample (Take Psand = 2.65 g/cm³) %3D

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.15P

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