3. The unit weight of a soil is 100 lb/ft³. The moisture content of this soil is 20% when the degree of saturation is 55%. Determine: (a) Void ratio (b) Specific gravity of soil solids (c) Saturated unit weight

3. The unit weight of a soil is 100 lb/ft³. The moisture content of this soil is 20% when the degree of saturation is 55%. Determine: (a) Void ratio (b) Specific gravity of soil solids (c) Saturated unit weight

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

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3. The unit weight of a soil is 100 lb/ft³. The moisture content of this soil is 20% when the degree of saturation is
55%. Determine:
(a) Void ratio
(b) Specific gravity of soil solids
(c) Saturated unit weight

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