For a soil sample in a natural condition, void ratio (e) is 0.67, degree of saturation (S) is 75%, Gs=2.7, calculate: a) dry unit weight b) total unit weight c) saturated unit weight d) initial water content and water content at saturation. f) if the void ratio was reduced to 0.5, what will be the final specific gravity.

For a soil sample in a natural condition, void ratio (e) is 0.67, degree of saturation (S) is 75%, Gs=2.7, calculate: a) dry unit weight b) total unit weight c) saturated unit weight d) initial water content and water content at saturation. f) if the void ratio was reduced to 0.5, what will be the final specific gravity.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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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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