The variation of the total volume ( V ) of a specimen of a fine soil with its water content ( w) is shown in the figure. Determine 1. The shrinkage limit. 2. the total mass and the void ration in the dry specimen. 3. the specific gravity of solids. 4. the total mass of the specimen when its water content w = 60%. (cm') 775 V= 500 1375 w ws 3

The variation of the total volume ( V ) of a specimen of a fine soil with its water content ( w) is shown in the figure. Determine 1. The shrinkage limit. 2. the total mass and the void ration in the dry specimen. 3. the specific gravity of solids. 4. the total mass of the specimen when its water content w = 60%. (cm') 775 V= 500 1375 w ws 3

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.18P

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