Using the following results: weight of dried pan and sand Is 1.0376 g. weight of pan and liquid sample is 4.6274 g. and weight of the pan and dried sample is 1.7321 g. What was the moisture content of the sample and what is the percent total solids?

Using the following results: weight of dried pan and sand Is 1.0376 g. weight of pan and liquid sample is 4.6274 g. and weight of the pan and dried sample is 1.7321 g. What was the moisture content of the sample and what is the percent total solids?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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Problem 6.9P

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