2.3 - Dry Unit Weight
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Define dry unit weight.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure soil weight.
What is a void ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider the space versus the solids in the soil.
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What does dry unit weight measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'dry' refers to.
True or False: Porosity and void ratio provide the same information.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how each term is defined.
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A soil sample has a dry unit weight of 1400 kg/m³ and a moisture content of 25%. How much weight does 1 m³ of this soil have when saturated?
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture content modifies the weight.
How does an increase in air voids affect the dry unit weight of soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between solids and voids.
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