A cubic meter of soil in its natural state weighs 17.75 KN. After being dried, its weight is 15.08 KN. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.70, determine the water content of the original soil sample:

A cubic meter of soil in its natural state weighs 17.75 KN. After being dried, its weight is 15.08 KN. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.70, determine the water content of the original soil sample:

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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15.08 KN. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.70, determine the water content of the original soil
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