moist soil sample has a volume of 484 cm³ in the natural state and a weight of 7.94N. The dry weight of the soil is 7.36N and the relative density of the soil particles is 2.65. Determine the porosity, soil moisture fraction, volumetric moisture content, and degree of saturation.

moist soil sample has a volume of 484 cm³ in the natural state and a weight of 7.94N. The dry weight of the soil is 7.36N and the relative density of the soil particles is 2.65. Determine the porosity, soil moisture fraction, volumetric moisture content, and degree of saturation.

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moist soil sample has a volume of 484 cm³ in the natural state and a weight
of 7.94N. The dry weight of the soil is 7.36N and the relative density of the soil
particles is 2.65. Determine the porosity, soil moisture fraction, volumetric moisture
content, and degree of saturation.

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