Assuming a relative density of soil solids of 2.20, find the dry density (ρD in kg/m3) of a saturated sample at a water content of 15%.Assume the volume of the soil solids to be 1 m3. Keep your calculations to 3 decimal places, however, write your answer as a whole number.

Assuming a relative density of soil solids of 2.20, find the dry density (ρD in kg/m3) of a saturated sample at a water content of 15%.Assume the volume of the soil solids to be 1 m3. Keep your calculations to 3 decimal places, however, write your answer as a whole number.

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Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

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