For a given soil, the following are given in Table: Specific Gravity Gs, bulk unit weight Y), and moisture content (w). Use data from the table according to your registration number. (You can solve answer on paper and paste neat clear image in the answer). Student Registration Number Y (kN/m3) moisture content Gs (w) % 102 2.72 17.2 Determine: a. Dry unit weight b. Void ratio c. Porosity d. Degree of saturation 20

For a given soil, the following are given in Table: Specific Gravity Gs, bulk unit weight Y), and moisture content (w). Use data from the table according to your registration number. (You can solve answer on paper and paste neat clear image in the answer). Student Registration Number Y (kN/m3) moisture content Gs (w) % 102 2.72 17.2 Determine: a. Dry unit weight b. Void ratio c. Porosity d. Degree of saturation 20

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.6P: Repeat Problem 2.4 with the following data. 2.4 The following are the results of a sieve analysis....

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