Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305970939
Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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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