Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.13P
(a)
To determine
Calculate the specific gravity of soil solids.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the void ratio of soil.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the saturated unit weight of soil.
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Initial volume: 25 cm3
Final volume: 16 cm3
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Mass of Dry Soil: 31 g
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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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