For a given soil, the following are known. Gs=2.74, moist unit weight = 20.6 KN/cu.m, and moisture content is 16.6%. a) Determine the dry unit weight b) Determine the void ratio c) Determine the porosity d) Determine the degree of saturation e) Determine the weight of water in KN to be added per cubic meter of soil for a 100% degree of saturation.

For a given soil, the following are known. Gs=2.74, moist unit weight = 20.6 KN/cu.m, and moisture content is 16.6%. a) Determine the dry unit weight b) Determine the void ratio c) Determine the porosity d) Determine the degree of saturation e) Determine the weight of water in KN to be added per cubic meter of soil for a 100% degree of saturation.

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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