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A clay sample has unit weight of 21.1 kN/m3 at moisture content of 9.8%. When completely saturated with water, its unit weight is 22.58 kN/m3. Determine the porosity of the 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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4. A clay sample has unit weight of 21.1 kN/m3 at moisture content of 9.8%. When completely saturated with water, its unit weight is 22.58 kN/m3. Determine the porosity of the soil.

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