PROBLEM No. 4 A sample of dry sand having a unit weight of 17.50 kN/m³ and a specific gravity of 2.69 is placed in the rain. During the rain, the volume of the sample remains constant but the degree of saturation increases to 45%. Determine the following: The void ratio of the sample in percent. b. The unit weight of the sample after being in the rain. The water content of the sample after being in the rain. a. С.

PROBLEM No. 4 A sample of dry sand having a unit weight of 17.50 kN/m³ and a specific gravity of 2.69 is placed in the rain. During the rain, the volume of the sample remains constant but the degree of saturation increases to 45%. Determine the following: The void ratio of the sample in percent. b. The unit weight of the sample after being in the rain. The water content of the sample after being in the rain. a. С.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.13P

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