Question: ( 5 points ) A sandy soil has a total unit weight of 1 1 8 p c f ( i . e . 1

(5 points) A sandy soil has a total unit weight of 118pcf(i.e.1 cubic feet of the total soil weighs 121 pounds), specific gravity Gs=2.67, and a water content of w%=15%. Please, determine:
a. The weight of the solids (Ws)
b.. The weight of water (Ww)
c. The volume of the solids (Vs)
d. The volume of water (Vw)
e. The volume of air (Va)
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( 5 points ) A sandy soil has a total unit weight

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