Question 6: A pycnometer test for the determination of water content of a soil sample having the Gs=2.70, yielded following data: Weight of moist soil= 230.75g Weight of pycnometer full of water =2965.20g Weight of pycnometer + soil + water-3092.85g Calculate the water content of the soil. Derive the relationship used.

Question 6: A pycnometer test for the determination of water content of a soil sample having the Gs=2.70, yielded following data: Weight of moist soil= 230.75g Weight of pycnometer full of water =2965.20g Weight of pycnometer + soil + water-3092.85g Calculate the water content of the soil. Derive the relationship used.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

Section: Chapter Questions

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