3. The following data were recorded during a shrinkage limit test on a clay soilpat: V, = 20.6, V, = 13.8 cm2, M, = 475 g, and mass of dry soil, M, = 34.6 g.Determine the shrinkage limit and the shrinkage ratio.

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The following data were recorded during a shrinkage limit test on a clay soil pat: V, = 20.6, V, = 13.8 cm', M, = 47.5 g, and mass of dry soil, M, = 34.6 g. Determine the shrinkage limit and the shrinkage ratio.

The following data were recorded during a shrinkage limit test on a clay soil pat: V, = 20.6, V, = 13.8 cm', M, = 47.5 g, and mass of dry soil, M, = 34.6 g. Determine the shrinkage limit and the shrinkage ratio.

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