For determining the bulk density of a soil, a 188 g of soil sample was placed in a container of 552 cubic centimeter volume. Four hundred forty-three cubic centimeters of water is added to fill the container to its brim. If the soil has a natural water content of 24.55% and it is known to have a specific gravity of 2.63, determine its porosity in %.

For determining the bulk density of a soil, a 188 g of soil sample was placed in a container of 552 cubic centimeter volume. Four hundred forty-three cubic centimeters of water is added to fill the container to its brim. If the soil has a natural water content of 24.55% and it is known to have a specific gravity of 2.63, determine its porosity in %.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.18P

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