A dry sand is placed in a container having a volume of 0.3 ft³. The dry weight of the sample is 31 Ib. Water is carefully added to the container so as not to disturb the condition of the sand. When the container is filled, the combined weight of soil plus water is 38.2 Ib. From these data, compute the void ratio of soil in the container, and the specific gravity of the soil particles. [Hint: water density = 62.4 lb/ft³]

A dry sand is placed in a container having a volume of 0.3 ft³. The dry weight of the sample is 31 Ib. Water is carefully added to the container so as not to disturb the condition of the sand. When the container is filled, the combined weight of soil plus water is 38.2 Ib. From these data, compute the void ratio of soil in the container, and the specific gravity of the soil particles. [Hint: water density = 62.4 lb/ft³]

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.15P

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