The weight of a sample of saturated soil before drying is 1.246kg and after drying is 0.934kg . If the specific gravity of the soil particles is 2.6. Determine the Moisture content, void ratio, porosity, dry density, bulk density.

The weight of a sample of saturated soil before drying is 1.246kg and after drying is 0.934kg . If the specific gravity of the soil particles is 2.6. Determine the Moisture content, void ratio, porosity, dry density, bulk density.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

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