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For a sample of soil, Gs = 2.67 Moist unit weight = 17.6 KN/m3, moisture content = 10.8% %3D Find the void ratio 0.648 O 0.393 0.1588 O 0.444

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.27P

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For a sample of soil,
Gs = 2.67
Moist unit weight = 17.6 KN/m3,
moisture content = 10.8%
%3D
Find the void ratio
0.648
O 0.393
0.1588
O 0.444

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