For a given soil, the following are known: G= 2.74, moist unit weight = 20 kN/m^3, and moisture content, w 16% Determine: Dry unit weight %3D

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For a given soil, the following are known: G=2.74, moist unit weight = 20 kN/m^3, and
moisture content, w = 16% Determine: Dry unit weight
Transcribed Image Text:For a given soil, the following are known: G=2.74, moist unit weight = 20 kN/m^3, and moisture content, w = 16% Determine: Dry unit weight
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