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The porosity of a soil sample is 35% and the specific gravity is 2.70. Calculate the following: a. Void Ratio b. Degree of Saturation c. Dry Unit Weight in Metric d. Saturated Unit Weight in Metric

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The porosity of a soil sample is 35% and the specific gravity is 2.70. Calculate the following: a. Void Ratio b. Degree of Saturation c. Dry Unit Weight in Metric d. Saturated Unit Weight in Metric e. Unit Weight of the Soil in Metric

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