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Determine the void ratio of soil by using the following formula:

Here, the void ratio is , specific gravity of soil is , moisture Mechanics of Mechanics of Fundamental
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is .
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Determine the porosity of soil by using the following relation:

Here, void ratio is , and porosity of soil is .

Substitute for in formula.

Thus, the porosity of soil is .

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Determine dry unit weight of soil by using the following
relation:

Here, void ratio is , specific gravity of soil is , dry unit

weight of soil is , unit weight of water is .
Substitute for and 1.092 for , and for .

Thus, the dry unit weight of soil is .

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Determine saturated unit weight of soil by using the following
formula:

Here, void ratio is , specific gravity of soil is , moisture

content of soil is , and degree of saturation of soil is .
Substitute 1.092 for , 2.73 for , and for .

Therefore, the saturated unit weight of soil is .

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