Principles of Foundation Engineering
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ISBN: 9781305537897
Author: Das
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.3P
(a)
To determine
Calculate the void ratio of soil.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the porosity of soil.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the degree of saturation of soil.
(d)
To determine
Calculate the dry unit weight of soil.
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