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Calculate the particle density of a soil using the following values; a. Weight of the flask= 40 g b. Volume of the flask= 50 cc c. Weight of dry soil= 15 g d. Weight of flask+soil+water= 96 g

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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

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Problem 2.7P: The particle characteristics of a soil are given below. Draw the particle-size distribution curve...

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