4.2 - Inter-Relations Examples
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What is the void ratio if a soil has a volume of voids equal to 0.72 and the volume of solids is 1?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of void ratio.
If the moisture content of a sample is 10%, how does it influence the moist unit weight?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of water added.
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What does the dry unit weight depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about the components affecting the weight.
True or False: Moist unit weight is always greater than dry unit weight.
💡 Hint: Remember what each weight includes.
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Calculate the total volume of water to add for complete saturation if a soil with a void ratio of 0.6 has a dry density of 1500 kg/m3.
💡 Hint: Use relationships between volumes and densities.
Given a soil sample with a bulk unit weight of 20 kN/m3 and a water content of 15%, find dry unit weight and moisture content based on provided relationships.
💡 Hint: Think of the formula for moisture content's relationship with total weight.
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