Define the term Degree of saturation.

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Q: %, determine its degree of saturation.

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Q: Determine the value of degree of saturation

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Q: shown. Show your solution. 10 kN 5 kN |-om- -6 m VA Cl 4 m E -6 m 3 m 3 m

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