Q1. The moist unit weight of a soil is (10*y) KN/m³. Given that the water content w=(10*x)% and specific gravity Gs=2.7, and water unit weight =9.81 KN/m³. Find 1- The dry unit weight of the soil, KN/m³ 2- The porosity, n. 3- The degree of saturation, S. 4- The mass of water in Kg/m³ that must be added to reach full saturation.

Q1. The moist unit weight of a soil is (10y) KN/m³. Given that the water content w=(10x)% and specific gravity Gs=2.7, and water unit weight =9.81 KN/m³. Find 1- The dry unit weight of the soil, KN/m³ 2- The porosity, n. 3- The degree of saturation, S. 4- The mass of water in Kg/m³ that must be added to reach full saturation.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

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Problem 9.11P

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