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The following data are given for a specimen of soil: M= 221 g, Ms = 128 g, Gs = 2.7, Sp = 75%. Determine the total volume and the porosity of the specimen.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Problem 4.11P

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M= 221 g, Ms = 128 g, Gs = 2.7, Sp = 75%.
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