Ex 2-2: A cylinder of 232 cm² cross section area was used to take undisturbed soil sample of 30.5 cm length. Weight of wet sample is 114 N and weight of dry sample is 96 N, Calculate the percentage of moisture content by volume Py

Ex 2-2: A cylinder of 232 cm² cross section area was used to take undisturbed soil sample of 30.5 cm length. Weight of wet sample is 114 N and weight of dry sample is 96 N, Calculate the percentage of moisture content by volume Py

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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soil sample of 30.5 cm length. Weight of wet sample is 114 N and weight of dry
sample is 96 N, Calculate the percentage of moisture content by volume Pv

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