The unit weight of soil is 15.10 KN/m3 . The moisture content of th1s soil is 17% when the degree of saturation is 60%. Determine the following: Void ratio Specific gravity of soil Saturated unit weight

The unit weight of soil is 15.10 KN/m3 . The moisture content of th1s soil is 17% when the degree of saturation is 60%. Determine the following: Void ratio Specific gravity of soil Saturated unit weight

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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Specific gravity of soil
Saturated unit weight

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