The data of soil specimen are given below; Y(pcf) = 128.9, S% = 48.7 Y(pcf) = 131.4, S% = 78.8 a. Solve for the void ratio of soil specimen. b. Calculate the specific gravity of the soil solids. c. Find the porosity of the soil specimen

The data of soil specimen are given below; Y(pcf) = 128.9, S% = 48.7 Y(pcf) = 131.4, S% = 78.8 a. Solve for the void ratio of soil specimen. b. Calculate the specific gravity of the soil solids. c. Find the porosity of the soil specimen

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