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The hydraulic gradient for quicksand condition is equal to 1.27 with a void ratio of 0.46. The moist unit weight of soil is 20.10 KN/m³. Compute the dry unit weight of soil in N/m³.

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The hydraulic gradient for quicksand
condition is equal to 1.27 with a void ratio
of 0.46. The moist unit weight of soil is
20.10 KN/m³. Compute the dry unit
weight of soil in N/m³.

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