Question: A sand with G s = 2 . 6 6 and e = 0 . 6 0 is completely dry. It then becomes wetted by

A sand with Gs=2.66 and e=0.60 is completely dry. It then becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight or (:kNm3} under the following conditions:
(a) When the sand is completely dry.
(b) When the sand is 40% saturated (S=40%).
(c) When the sand is completely saturated.
Draw a phase diagram for each of the three conditions and determine all eight values on each diagram. Then compute the unit weights in both sets of units.
Answers:
(a)yd=104lbft3=16.3kNm3
(b)s-40%=113lbft3=17.8kNm3
(c)sat=127lbft3=19.9kNm3
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A sand with G s = 2 . 6 6 and e = 0 . 6 0 is

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