The dry unit weight of a soil sample is 14.8 kN/m3 Given that Gs = 2.72 and w = 17%, determine: 1.the Unit weight when the sample is fully saturated 2. the mass of water (in kg) to be added per cubic meter (m3) of soil for: a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturati

The dry unit weight of a soil sample is 14.8 kN/m3 Given that Gs = 2.72 and w = 17%, determine: 1.the Unit weight when the sample is fully saturated 2. the mass of water (in kg) to be added per cubic meter (m3) of soil for: a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturati

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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The dry unit weight of a soil sample is 14.8 kN/m³
Given that Gs = 2.72 and w = 17%, determine:

1.the Unit weight when the sample is fully saturated

2. the mass of water (in kg) to be added per
cubic meter (m³) of soil for:
a. 90% degree of saturation
b. 100% degree of saturation

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