Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.10P
(a)
To determine
Calculate the moist unit weight of soil.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the dry unit weight of soil.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the degree of saturation.
(d)
To determine
Calculate the moisture content when the sample is fully saturated.
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