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Q1-2/ If the apparent specific gravity of a porous soil, G, is 1.25 and its porosity, n, is 40%. Compute values of its real specific gravity, Gs, and dry density, Pd.

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Chapter5: Classification Of Soil

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porosity, n, is 40%. Compute values of its real specific gravity, Gs, and
dry density, Pd.

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