A soil sample has a natural water content of 20.6% and it is known to have Gs of 2.6. In order to determine the density of a soil, a portion of soil weighing 222 g is put in a 500 cm³ container. It is filled with 377 cm³ of water to fill the container. a) Determine the moist unit weight of the soil in kN/m³. b) Determine the dry unit weight of the soil in kN/m³. c) Determine the void ratio

A soil sample has a natural water content of 20.6% and it is known to have Gs of 2.6. In order to determine the density of a soil, a portion of soil weighing 222 g is put in a 500 cm³ container. It is filled with 377 cm³ of water to fill the container. a) Determine the moist unit weight of the soil in kN/m³. b) Determine the dry unit weight of the soil in kN/m³. c) Determine the void ratio

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.12P

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