Practice Water Addition Calculation - 4.1.3 | 4. Inter-Relations | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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4.1.3 - Water Addition Calculation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is dry unit weight?

💡 Hint: Think about what is left when we remove water from the soil sample.

Question 2

Easy

What does moisture content express?

💡 Hint: Consider how to compare water and dry soil mass.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does dry unit weight specifically exclude?

  • Air
  • Water
  • Mineral Particles

💡 Hint: Consider what remains when you take out water from soil.

Question 2

True or False: Moist unit weight increases as moisture content increases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about adding water to a dry sample.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the necessary water to add to a soil sample with dry unit weight 16 kN/m³, moisture content 10%, and saturated unit weight 20 kN/m³.

💡 Hint: Don’t forget the formula connecting these weights.

Question 2

Given a soil with a porosity of 0.4 and bulk density of 1600 kg/m³, derive its specific gravity and void ratio.

💡 Hint: Begin with understanding the relation of porosity to void ratio.

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