Situation: In a field density test the following results are obtained: p = 1.95 g/cm³, w 16%. The specific gravity of solids is 2.7. 16. Calculate the percent air voids. A. 23.3% C. 31.8% B. 19.1% D. 28.7% 17. Calculate the air content. A. 9.33% c. 10.8% B. 11.9% D. 8.11% 18. Calculate the moisture content at full saturation. A. 22.5% B. 12.5% C. 100% D. 50.0%

Situation: In a field density test the following results are obtained: p = 1.95 g/cm³, w 16%. The specific gravity of solids is 2.7. 16. Calculate the percent air voids. A. 23.3% C. 31.8% B. 19.1% D. 28.7% 17. Calculate the air content. A. 9.33% c. 10.8% B. 11.9% D. 8.11% 18. Calculate the moisture content at full saturation. A. 22.5% B. 12.5% C. 100% D. 50.0%

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.11P

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