Soil has been compacted in an embankment at a bulk density of 2.15 Mg/m3 and a water content of 12%. The value of specific gravity of soil solids is 2.65. The water table is well below the foundation level, Estimate the dry density, void ratio, degree of saturation and air content of the compacted soil.

Soil has been compacted in an embankment at a bulk density of 2.15 Mg/m3 and a water content of 12%. The value of specific gravity of soil solids is 2.65. The water table is well below the foundation level, Estimate the dry density, void ratio, degree of saturation and air content of the compacted soil.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter5: Classification Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.10P

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