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Given data of the dry soil sample. Gs=2.66; e=0.66. Find the unit weight in kN/m3 when: Soil is dry 40% saturation Soil is saturated

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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Given data of the dry soil sample. G_s=2.66; e=0.66. Find the unit weight in kN/m³ when:

Soil is dry
40% saturation
Soil is saturated

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