The moist unit weight of a soil is 105 lb /ft3. Given that w = 15% and Gs = 2.7, determine a. Dry unit weight b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Weight of water, in lb/ft3, to be added to reach full saturation

The moist unit weight of a soil is 105 lb /ft3. Given that w = 15% and Gs = 2.7, determine a. Dry unit weight b. Porosity c. Degree of saturation d. Weight of water, in lb/ft3, to be added to reach full saturation

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.2P

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The moist unit weight of a soil is 105 lb /ft3. Given that w = 15% and Gs = 2.7, determine
a. Dry unit weight
b. Porosity
c. Degree of saturation
d. Weight of water, in lb/ft3, to be added to reach full saturation
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