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Chapter 3, Problem 3.21P
(a)
To determine
Calculate the specific gravity of soil solids.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the void ratio of the soil.
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2. A saturated soil has the following characteristics:
Initial Volume = 21 cc
Final Volume = 16 cc
Mass of Wet Soil = 37 g
Mass of Dry Soil = 26 g
a. Calculate the shrinkage limit of soil
b. Calculate the shrinkage ratio
c. Calculate the specific gravity of soil solids
3.) A saturated soil has the following characteristics:
Initial volume: 25 cm3
Final volume: 16 cm3
Mass of Wet Soil: 45 g
Mass of Dry Soil: 31 g
a.) Determine the shrinkage limit of soil.
b.) Determine the shrinkage ratio.
c.) Determine the specific gravity of soil solids.
Problem 4
For a given soil, the following are given: G₁ = 2.67; moist unit weight, y = 112 lb/ft³; and
moisture content, w= = 10.8%. Determine:
a. Dry unit weight
b.
Void ratio
c. Porosity.
d. Degree of saturation
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Bundle: Principles Of Geotechnical Engineering, Loose-leaf Version, 9th + Mindtap Engineering, 1 Term (6 Months) Printed Access Card
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