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The dry density of a sand with a porosity of 0.387 is 1600 kg/ m3, determine the void ratio, specific gravity, and saturated unit weight of soil in KN/ m3.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.13P

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