A sand sample has a bulk density of 20kN/m³ and a degree of saturation of 70%. If the specific gravity of soil grains is 2,65, the value of critical hydraulic gradient for the soil will be (Assume Yw = 10 kN/m³)

A sand sample has a bulk density of 20kN/m³ and a degree of saturation of 70%. If the specific gravity of soil grains is 2,65, the value of critical hydraulic gradient for the soil will be (Assume Yw = 10 kN/m³)

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