large soil sample obtained from a borrow pit has a wet mass of 26.50kg. the in – place volume occupied by the sample is 0.013m3. A small portion of the sample is used to determine the water content; the wet mass is 135g, and after drying in an oven, the mass is 117g. a. Determine the soil’s water content. b. Determine the soil wet and dry density for conditions at the borrow pit

large soil sample obtained from a borrow pit has a wet mass of 26.50kg. the in – place volume occupied by the sample is 0.013m3. A small portion of the sample is used to determine the water content; the wet mass is 135g, and after drying in an oven, the mass is 117g. a. Determine the soil’s water content. b. Determine the soil wet and dry density for conditions at the borrow pit

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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