The dry unit weight of a soil is 102|b/ft. The moisture content of this soil is 13.5% when the degree of saturation is 42%. Determine with showing all steps of calculations and all formulas the following: a- Void Ratio. b- Specific gravity of soil solids c- Saturated unit weight d- Porosity

The dry unit weight of a soil is 102|b/ft. The moisture content of this soil is 13.5% when the degree of saturation is 42%. Determine with showing all steps of calculations and all formulas the following: a- Void Ratio. b- Specific gravity of soil solids c- Saturated unit weight d- Porosity

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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The dry unit weight of a soil is 102|b/ft?. The moisture content of this soil is 13.5% when the degree of
saturation is 42%. Determine with showing all steps of calculations and all formulas the following:
a- Void Ratio.
b- Specific gravity of soil solids
c- Saturated unit weight
d- Porosity

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