◆ Problem 8A soil has a bulk density of 1.91 Mg/m3 and a water content of 9.5%. The value of Gs is 2.70. Calculate the voidratio and degree of saturation of the soil. What would be the values of density and water content if the soil werefully saturated?

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◆ Problem 8 A soil has a bulk density of 1.91 Mg/m3 and a water content of 9.5%. The value of Gs is 2.70. Calculate the void ratio and degree of saturation of the soil. What would be the values of density and water content if the soil were fully saturated?