Proctor's compaction test for the maximum dry density of a certain soil gave the results as : 1.77 gm/cc and OMC 14.44%. The specific gravity of the clay soil grain was 2.66. What was the saturation degree for this soil?

Proctor's compaction test for the maximum dry density of a certain soil gave the results as : 1.77 gm/cc and OMC 14.44%. The specific gravity of the clay soil grain was 2.66. What was the saturation degree for this soil?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Problem 4.5P: The following data were obtained by conducting liquid limit and plastic limit tests on a soil...

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Calculate the degree of saturation

Proctor's compaction test for the maximum dry
density of a certain soil gave the results as :
1.77 gm/cc and OMC 14.44%. The specific gravity
of the clay soil grain was 2.66. What was the
saturation degree for this soil?

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