4.1.2 - Moist Unit Weight Calculation
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Calculate the dry unit weight if the moist unit weight is 18 kN/m³ and moisture content is 0.15.
💡 Hint: Use the formula γ_d = γ / (1 + w)
Define the term 'unit weight' as it pertains to soil.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure weight in soil conditions.
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What is the formula for dry unit weight?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship taught in class.
True or False: Saturation occurs when air fills the voids in soil.
💡 Hint: Think about how water affects the voids.
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Given a moist unit weight of 22 kN/m³ and moisture content of 20%, calculate the dry unit weight and the amount of water needed to saturate it assuming the saturated unit weight is 25 kN/m³.
💡 Hint: Start by calculating dry unit weight and then the water required.
A soil's void ratio is 0.5, and specific gravity is 2.7. Calculate the dry unit weight and then the moist unit weight given a moisture content of 15%.
💡 Hint: Remember the formulas and plug in values step-by-step.
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