in a partially saturated soil e (void ratio) = 1.2; w = 30%; Ss = 2.66; calculate the γm(specific gravity of soil mass) and γd (dry specific weight of sample) of said soil. complete the diagram show in the image.

in a partially saturated soil e (void ratio) = 1.2; w = 30%; Ss = 2.66; calculate the γm(specific gravity of soil mass) and γd (dry specific weight of sample) of said soil. complete the diagram show in the image.

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in a partially saturated soil e (void ratio) = 1.2; w = 30%; Ss = 2.66; calculate the γm(specific gravity of soil mass) and γd (dry specific weight of sample) of said soil. complete the diagram show in the image.

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