Practice Water Content (w) - 2.1 | 3. Volume Relations | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

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.

Question 2

Easy

Define water content in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to moisture in soil.

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Question 1

What is the definition of water content (w) in soil?

  • The ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids.
  • The mass of water present to the mass of solid particles.
  • The total volume of soil.

💡 Hint: Think about how water impacts the soil's characteristics.

Question 2

Is void ratio (e) equal to porosity (n)?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Review the formulas for both concepts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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