Situation 1: For a given soil sample it has a specific gravity of 2.66, void ratio e=0.60is completely dry. It then becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in kN/m under the ff. conditions: When the sand is 40% saturated * a. 17.86 O b. 17.76 O c. 17.66 d. 17.96 When the sand is completely dry * O a. 16.53 b. 16.30 O c. 16.88 O d. 16.43

Situation 1: For a given soil sample it has a specific gravity of 2.66, void ratio e=0.60is completely dry. It then becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in kN/m under the ff. conditions: When the sand is 40% saturated * a. 17.86 O b. 17.76 O c. 17.66 d. 17.96 When the sand is completely dry * O a. 16.53 b. 16.30 O c. 16.88 O d. 16.43

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.27P

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