The following data are given for soil: porosity = 0.45, specific gravity of soil solids= 2.68, and moisture content = 10 %. A mass of water to be added to 10 m3 of soil for full saturation in kg. Determine the saturated unit density of soil in kg/m3. a. 1621.56 b. 3025.3 c. 1924.09 d. 0.818

The following data are given for soil: porosity = 0.45, specific gravity of soil solids= 2.68, and moisture content = 10 %. A mass of water to be added to 10 m3 of soil for full saturation in kg. Determine the saturated unit density of soil in kg/m3. a. 1621.56 b. 3025.3 c. 1924.09 d. 0.818

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Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

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