An undisturbed sample of soil has a moist unit weight of 105 pcf, a moisture content of 15%, and the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.7. Determine all of the following: (A) Dry unit weight. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (B) Porosity. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (C) Degree of saturation. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (D) Weight of water, in pounds per cubic foot, to be added to reach full saturation. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.)

An undisturbed sample of soil has a moist unit weight of 105 pcf, a moisture content of 15%, and the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.7. Determine all of the following: (A) Dry unit weight. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (B) Porosity. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (C) Degree of saturation. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.) (D) Weight of water, in pounds per cubic foot, to be added to reach full saturation. (Show all pertinent volume-weight relationships and calculations.)

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 5.7P

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