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For a moist soil sample, the following are given: Volume be 2.15 m3, and soil mass be 1650 kg, and moisture content be 11.6 %, and the specific gravity be 2.75. Find moist density

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.3P

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For a moist soil sample, the following are given: Volume be 2.15 m3, and soil mass be 1650 kg, and
moisture content be 11.6%, and the specific gravity be 2.75.
Find moist density
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Study of soil under various loading conditions for different structures. The stability of slopes, foundation planning and designing, shear and bearing capacity of soil are common areas of geotechnical engineering.

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