Two undisturbed soil samples, each having a volume of 0.1 ft^3 , are collected from different depths of the same soil layer. For sample A, located above the groundwater table, W = 11 lb and w = 9%. Sample B is located below the groundwater table. If Gs = 2.68, determine a. Void ratio of A b. Degree of saturation of A c. Water content of B d. Total weight of B

Two undisturbed soil samples, each having a volume of 0.1 ft^3 , are collected from different depths of the same soil layer. For sample A, located above the groundwater table, W = 11 lb and w = 9%. Sample B is located below the groundwater table. If Gs = 2.68, determine a. Void ratio of A b. Degree of saturation of A c. Water content of B d. Total weight of B

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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