Derive the formula between soil moisture content (w), degree of saturation (S), specific gravity(G), and void ratio (e). A saturated clay has a water content of 40% and bulk specific gravity of 1.90. Determine the void ratio and specific gravity of particles.

Derive the formula between soil moisture content (w), degree of saturation (S), specific gravity(G), and void ratio (e). A saturated clay has a water content of 40% and bulk specific gravity of 1.90. Determine the void ratio and specific gravity of particles.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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