1.3 - Degree of Saturation (S)
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What is the formula for void ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of voids to solids.
What does a 100% degree of saturation mean?
💡 Hint: Consider what capacity the soil has for water.
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What is the formula for calculating the degree of saturation (S)?
💡 Hint: Think about what a saturated soil contains.
True or False: A higher void ratio indicates less space for air in the soil.
💡 Hint: Consider how voids are defined.
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A field has a soil with a specific gravity of 2.70 and water content of 30%. If the bulk unit weight is 18 kN/m³, determine the dry unit weight.
💡 Hint: Think how specific gravity connects soil weight and water density.
Given a saturated soil with a void ratio of 0.5 and a total volume of 2 m³, calculate the volume of water when the degree of saturation is at 100%.
💡 Hint: Remember how the volume of voids helps in determining potential water capacity.
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