A cylindrical soil specimen is tested in the laboratory. The following properties were obtained: Sample diameter...............................3 inches
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Sample diameter...............................3 inches
Sample length................................. 6 inches
Wt. before drying in oven.................... 2.95 lb
Wt. after drying in oven...................... 2.54 lb
Oven temperature..............................110°C
Drying time.................................... 24 hours
Specific gravity of solids..................... 2.65
What is the degree of saturation of this specimen?
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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
ISBN: 978-0132496346
2nd edition
Authors: Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan
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