2.1 - Water Content (w)
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Practice Questions
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What is the void ratio if the volume of voids is 2 m³ and the volume of solids is 4 m³?
💡 Hint: Use the formula e = Vv / Vs.
Define water content in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to moisture in soil.
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What is the definition of water content (w) in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how water impacts the soil's characteristics.
Is void ratio (e) equal to porosity (n)?
💡 Hint: Review the formulas for both concepts.
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A soil sample with a void ratio of 0.75 has a dry unit weight of 18 kN/m³. Calculate its saturated unit weight.
💡 Hint: First, recall how to convert a void ratio to a saturated weight.
Consider a structure built on a soil layer with a degree of saturation of 70%. What implications does this have for the stability of the structure?
💡 Hint: Consider how additional water affects load-bearing and soil integrity.
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