The following data were obtained from laboratory tests for a cohesive soll: moisture content = 22.5%, specific %3D 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 dry unit weight in kN/m ?

The following data were obtained from laboratory tests for a cohesive soll: moisture content = 22.5%, specific %3D 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 dry unit weight in kN/m ?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter7: Permeability

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Problem 7.23P

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