The following data were obtained from laboratory tests for a cohesive soil: moisture content = 22.5%, specific gravity = 2.60. To determine the approximate unit weight, a sample having a mass of 224 g was placed in a 500 cm container with 382 cm of water required to fill the container. What is the void ratio? Select one: a. 0.68 b. 0.89 c. 0.57 d. 0.70

The following data were obtained from laboratory tests for a cohesive soil: moisture content = 22.5%, specific gravity = 2.60. To determine the approximate unit weight, a sample having a mass of 224 g was placed in a 500 cm container with 382 cm of water required to fill the container. What is the void ratio? Select one: a. 0.68 b. 0.89 c. 0.57 d. 0.70

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.7P

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