Which of the following is/are TRUE about the Specific Gravity (Gs)? It is one of the most important properties of soil mass. It is the ratio of the unit weight of soil to the unit weight of water Most soils have specific gravity ranging from 2.6 to 2.8. It is influenced by the most dominant mineral in the soil mass. i. ii. iii. iv.

Which of the following is/are TRUE about the Specific Gravity (Gs)? It is one of the most important properties of soil mass. It is the ratio of the unit weight of soil to the unit weight of water Most soils have specific gravity ranging from 2.6 to 2.8. It is influenced by the most dominant mineral in the soil mass. i. ii. iii. iv.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.1P

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