The unit weight of soil is 15.10 kN/m3. The moisture content of this soil is 17% when the degree of saturation is 60%. Determine the following: 1. Void ratio 2. Sp.gr. of soil 3. Saturated unit weight

The unit weight of soil is 15.10 kN/m3. The moisture content of this soil is 17% when the degree of saturation is 60%. Determine the following: 1. Void ratio 2. Sp.gr. of soil 3. Saturated unit weight

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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The unit weight of soil is 15.10 kN/m³. The moisture content of this soil is 17% when the degree of saturation is 60%. Determine the following:

1. Void ratio

2. Sp.gr. of soil

3. Saturated unit weight

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