The moist unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m3 and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the following:a. Dry unit weightb. Void ratioc. Degree of saturation

The moist unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m3 and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the following:a. Dry unit weightb. Void ratioc. Degree of saturation

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The moist unit weight of a soil is 17.8 kN/m3 and the moisture content is 14%. If the specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.69, calculate the following:
a. Dry unit weight
b. Void ratio
c. Degree of saturation

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