2. For a saturated soil, the following are given: w=23%, Gs=2.67. Determine: A. Saturated unit weight. B. Dry unit weight, C. Moist unit weight when degree of saturation is 70%.

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2. For a saturated soil, the following are given: w=23%, Gs=2.67. Determine:
A. Saturated unit weight.
B. Dry unit weight,
C. Moist unit weight when degree of saturation is 70%.
Transcribed Image Text:2. For a saturated soil, the following are given: w=23%, Gs=2.67. Determine: A. Saturated unit weight. B. Dry unit weight, C. Moist unit weight when degree of saturation is 70%.
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