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A soil sample has a unit weight of 1.9 g/cc and w=12%. If Gs of solids is 2.65, determine the porosity in percent

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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