A sample of coarse sand was found to have a void ratio of 0.87 and 0.52 in its loosest and densest states respectively. The in-situ density and water content of the sand were 1.95 g/cm3 and 23%. Determine the degree of saturation. a. 90.5 b. 90.2

A sample of coarse sand was found to have a void ratio of 0.87 and 0.52 in its loosest and densest states respectively. The in-situ density and water content of the sand were 1.95 g/cm3 and 23%. Determine the degree of saturation. a. 90.5 b. 90.2

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