The natural water content of a sample taken from a soil deposit was found to be 11.5%. It has been calculated that the maximum density for the seil will be obtained when the water content reachs 21.5%. Compute how many grams of water must be added to each 1000 9 of soil in its natural state in order to increase the water content to 21.5%. (Ans. 100g)

The natural water content of a sample taken from a soil deposit was found to be 11.5%. It has been calculated that the maximum density for the seil will be obtained when the water content reachs 21.5%. Compute how many grams of water must be added to each 1000 9 of soil in its natural state in order to increase the water content to 21.5%. (Ans. 100g)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.14P: A hydrometer test has the following result: Gs = 2.65, temperature of water = 26 C, and L = 10.4 cm...

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