For a given soil, the void ratio e, water content w, and specific gravity Gs are found to be 0.50, 15%, and 2.65, respectively. Find: Total unit weight of the soil γt, Degree of saturation S, Dry unit weight γd if the water in the void is removed

For a given soil, the void ratio e, water content w, and specific gravity Gs are found to be 0.50, 15%, and 2.65, respectively. Find: Total unit weight of the soil γt, Degree of saturation S, Dry unit weight γd if the water in the void is removed

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