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(1)For a foundation soil, its unit weight y-19 kN/m, water content w-20% and specific gravity G= 2.7. Calculate the dry density and void ratio of this soil.

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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Problem 2.16P: For a normally consolidated soil, the following is given: Determine the following: a. The...

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