Question: A soil has a volume of 0.25 ft^3 and weighs 27.50 lbs. The specific gravity (Gs) of the soil sample is 2.65 and the

A soil has a volume of 0.25 ft^3 and weighs 27.50 lbs.

A soil has a volume of 0.25 ft^3 and weighs 27.50 lbs. The specific gravity (Gs) of the soil sample is 2.65 and the moisture content (w) is 10.5%. Determine the moist unit weight, dry unit weight, void ratio (e), porosity (n), and degree of saturation, draw a complete phase diagram and solve the problem using phase diagram and derived equations. (20 points)

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