During a shrinkage limit test on a silty clay, the volume of dry soil pat was found to be 11.76 cu.m and its dry mass was 23.68 g. The shrinkage limit was 11.15. a. What is the density of soil solids? b. What is the void ratio assuming the soil is fully saturated? c. What is the dry density of the soil?

During a shrinkage limit test on a silty clay, the volume of dry soil pat was found to be 11.76 cu.m and its dry mass was 23.68 g. The shrinkage limit was 11.15. a. What is the density of soil solids? b. What is the void ratio assuming the soil is fully saturated? c. What is the dry density of the soil?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.12P

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