Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test: Initial volume of soil in saturated state = 29.60 cc Final volume of soil in a dry state = 19.90 cc Initial mass in a saturated state = 50 g Final mass in a dry state = 33 g Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil.

Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test: Initial volume of soil in saturated state = 29.60 cc Final volume of soil in a dry state = 19.90 cc Initial mass in a saturated state = 50 g Final mass in a dry state = 33 g Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil.

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Following are the results of a shrinkage limit test:

Initial volume of soil in saturated state = 29.60 cc

Final volume of soil in a dry state = 19.90 cc

Initial mass in a saturated state = 50 g

Final mass in a dry state = 33 g

Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil.

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