The mass specific gravity of a soil is 1.95, while the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.7. If the moisture content of the soil be 22%. Determine the saturated weight in kN/m3.
The mass specific gravity of a soil is 1.95, while the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.7. If the moisture content of the soil be 22%. Determine the saturated weight in kN/m3.
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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity
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The mass specific gravity of a soil is 1.95, while the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.7. If the moisture content of the soil be 22%. Determine the saturated weight in kN/m3.
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