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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1P
To determine
Find the degree of saturation at optimum moisture content.
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Answer to Problem 6.1P
The degree of saturation at optimum moisture content is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The maximum dry unit weight of the soil
The optimum moisture content of the soil w is 17 %.
The specific gravity of soil
Calculation:
Determine the degree of saturation (S) using the relation.
Here,
Substitute
Therefore, the degree of saturation at optimum moisture content is
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