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Download Solution PDFA soil has bulk density of 20.1 kN/m3 and water content 15%. What is the water content if the soil partially dries to a density of 19.4 kN/m3 and the void ratio remains unchanged ?
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Given,
Case - I: Bulk density = 20.1 kN/m3, water content = 15%
Case II: Dry Density = 19.4 kN/m3 ⇒ water content = ??
No change in void ratio.
As, dry unit weight (γd) = γ/(1 + w)
If void ratio 'e' remains unchanged during drying,
w = 10.99 %
Hence, The most appropriate answer is option 1.
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