i- The maximum value of saturation of very fine soil is= ii- The maximum value of the rock forming mineral is estimated to be = .... iii- The permeability of the sandy soil is = .... m/min iv- The L.L of heavy clay is estimated to be = v- The specific gravity of the soil CL is estimated to be ..... ..... .. ..... ........

i- The maximum value of saturation of very fine soil is= ii- The maximum value of the rock forming mineral is estimated to be = .... iii- The permeability of the sandy soil is = .... m/min iv- The L.L of heavy clay is estimated to be = v- The specific gravity of the soil CL is estimated to be ..... ..... .. ..... ........

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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