Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test: Initial volume of soil in a saturated state = 24.6 cm3 Final volume of soil in a dry state = 15.9 cm3 Initial mass in a saturated state = 44.0 g Final mass in a dry state = 30.1 g Calculate the moisture content of the sample. Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil

Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test: Initial volume of soil in a saturated state = 24.6 cm3 Final volume of soil in a dry state = 15.9 cm3 Initial mass in a saturated state = 44.0 g Final mass in a dry state = 30.1 g Calculate the moisture content of the sample. Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.10P

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