In a construction site, 100 m³ of the volume is excavated. Yt, G, and w of the excavated soil are 18.5 kN/m³, 2.68 and 8.2% respectively. a) How heavy is the excavated soil? b) What is the porosity of the soil [Select] [Select] ✓kN c) If the excavated soil is dried out to 5% water content at the site, how heavy does it become? [Select]

In a construction site, 100 m³ of the volume is excavated. Yt, G, and w of the excavated soil are 18.5 kN/m³, 2.68 and 8.2% respectively. a) How heavy is the excavated soil? b) What is the porosity of the soil [Select] [Select] ✓kN c) If the excavated soil is dried out to 5% water content at the site, how heavy does it become? [Select]

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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