Soil samples A and B have void ratios of 0.5 and 0.7 respectively. If 1.5 m³ of soil sample A and 1.7 m³ of soil sample B are mixed to form sample Chaving a volume of 3.2 m³, which one of the following correctly represents the porosity of sample C? ⚫ (a) 0.375 (b) 0.60 (c) 1.66 (d) 2.66 [CSE: 2002]

Soil samples A and B have void ratios of 0.5 and 0.7 respectively. If 1.5 m³ of soil sample A and 1.7 m³ of soil sample B are mixed to form sample Chaving a volume of 3.2 m³, which one of the following correctly represents the porosity of sample C? ⚫ (a) 0.375 (b) 0.60 (c) 1.66 (d) 2.66 [CSE: 2002]

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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