The volume of the soil measured before drying is 120cc. The moist soil is 215g and dried weight is 162g. If the void ratio is 0.889, what is the approximate specific gravity of the soil? Choices: A. 2.28 B. 2.62 C. 2.55 D. 2.42

The volume of the soil measured before drying is 120cc. The moist soil is 215g and dried weight is 162g. If the void ratio is 0.889, what is the approximate specific gravity of the soil? Choices: A. 2.28 B. 2.62 C. 2.55 D. 2.42

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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The volume of the soil measured before drying is 120cc. The moist soil is 215g and dried weight is 162g. If the void ratio is 0.889, what is the approximate specific gravity of the soil?

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C. 2.55

D. 2.42

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