Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.5P
(a)
To determine
Calculate the void ratio of sample A.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the degree of saturation of sample A.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the water content of sample B.
(d)
To determine
Calculate the total weight of B.
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