1 - Volume Relations
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for void ratio?
💡 Hint: Think of the relationship between void volume and soil solids.
Define porosity.
💡 Hint: Remember the term 'percentage' when describing porosity.
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What is the formula for calculating the void ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about what voids refer to.
True or False: Higher porosity indicates less void space in soil.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of porosity.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the void ratio and porosity for a soil sample with a total volume of 100 liters, of which 30 liters is solid and 70 liters is void.
💡 Hint: Use the definitions for your calculations to get the answers.
Discuss how changing the degree of saturation affects the engineering properties of soil, with examples.
💡 Hint: Analyze how moisture influences soil behavior.
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