1. A soil has a bulk density of 1.95 Mg/m and a water conten of 10.5%.The value of Gs is 2.70.Calculate the void ratio and degree of saturation of the soil.What would be the values of density and water conten if the soil were fully staurated at the same void ratio

1. A soil has a bulk density of 1.95 Mg/m and a water conten of 10.5%.The value of Gs is 2.70.Calculate the void ratio and degree of saturation of the soil.What would be the values of density and water conten if the soil were fully staurated at the same void ratio

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