An undisturbed sample of soil has a volume of 100 cm3 and mass of 190 g. On ovendrying for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 160 g. If the specific gravity of grains is 2.68,determine the water content, voids ratio and degree of saturation of the soil.

An undisturbed sample of soil has a volume of 100 cm3 and mass of 190 g. On ovendrying for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 160 g. If the specific gravity of grains is 2.68,determine the water content, voids ratio and degree of saturation of the soil.

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An undisturbed sample of soil has a volume of 100 cm3 and mass of 190 g. On oven
drying for 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 160 g. If the specific gravity of grains is 2.68,
determine the water content, voids ratio and degree of saturation of the soil.

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