I need the answer as soon as possible On a construction Site, the soil Bulk density and water Content havebeen measured as P-1800 kg/m' and w-20 %. G 2.65. Yw-9.81 kN/m Determine:p( dry density) 3. n (porosity) e (void ratio) 2.

Given data : Bulk demsity (ρ)=1800 kg/m3Water content (w%)=20%Specific gravity (GS)=2.65γW=9.81…

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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