An unsaturated soil sample with the dimensions of 0.1 m x 0.1 m x 0.1 m has a weight = 0.02 kN and the moisture content = 20%. If the specific gravity (G,) of the soil = 2.65. (i) Investigate the parameter of weight volumes relationship using the necessary formulae. (ii) Examine the bulk unit weight if the soil becomes fully saturated.

An unsaturated soil sample with the dimensions of 0.1 m x 0.1 m x 0.1 m has a weight = 0.02 kN and the moisture content = 20%. If the specific gravity (G,) of the soil = 2.65. (i) Investigate the parameter of weight volumes relationship using the necessary formulae. (ii) Examine the bulk unit weight if the soil becomes fully saturated.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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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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