Results from shrinkage limit test are given below; 1. Initial volume of soil in a saturated state= 25.6 cm^3 2. Final volme of soil in a dry state= 16.9 cm^3 3. Initial mass in a saturated state = 40 gm 4. Final mass of in dry state= 30.1 gm Based on the results find out shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, specific gravity and volumetric shrinkage(%)

Results from shrinkage limit test are given below; 1. Initial volume of soil in a saturated state= 25.6 cm^3 2. Final volme of soil in a dry state= 16.9 cm^3 3. Initial mass in a saturated state = 40 gm 4. Final mass of in dry state= 30.1 gm Based on the results find out shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, specific gravity and volumetric shrinkage(%)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.11P

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