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The real specific gravity of soil is 2.75. Determine the particle density in grams per cubic centimeter.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.7P: The particle characteristics of a soil are given below. Draw the particle-size distribution curve...

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