For a soil, the following are given: Gs = 2.67, moist unit weight γ = 17. 6 kN/m3, and moisture content w = 10.8 %. Determine a. Dry unit weight b. Void ratio c. Porosity d. Degree of saturation

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Problem 9:
For a soil, the following are given: Gs = 2.67, moist unit weight γ = 17. 6 kN/m3, and moisture content w = 10.8 %. Determine
a. Dry unit weight
b. Void ratio
c. Porosity
d. Degree of saturation

 

Problem 10:
Refer to Problem 9. Determine the mass of water, in kilograms, to be added per cubic meter of soil for
a) 80% degree of saturation
b) 100% degree of saturation

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