General Remarks

This example problem illustrates the manner in which quantities that are used to describe

the phase relations are computed from data that is given in a form very similar to actual

experimental results obtained in a laboratory.

Problem Statement

For an undisturbed soil, the total volume is $5\mathrm{.}1$ cubic feet, the moist weight is $601$ pounds,

the dry weight is $523$ pounds, and the porosity is $37\mathrm{.}5\%.$ Calculate the moisture content

$(w),$ dry unit weight $({}_d),$ moist unit weight $({}_m),$ degree of saturation $(S),$ void ratio $(e),$

and specific gravity of solids $(G_s).$