Principles of Foundation Engineering, SI Edition
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ISBN: 9781305723351
Author: Braja M. Das
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.2P
(a)
To determine
Find the dry unit weight of soil specimen.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the specific gravity of soil solids.
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