Question: Problem 1 - Phase Relationship 1 2 pts A cubic meter of saturated soil has a dry unit weight of 1 6 . 2 k

Problem 1- Phase Relationship
12 pts
A cubic meter of saturated soil has a dry unit weight of 16.2kNm3. Its water content is 23%, and unit weight of water is 9.8kNm3. Make a reasonable assumption for specific gravity Gs of soil and determine the following soil properties:
a) Draw the soil phase diagram (7 pts);
b) Total unit weight (1 pt);
c) Dry unit weight (1 pt)
d) Void ratio (1 pt);
e) Porosity (1 pt);
f) Saturation (1 pt).
Problem 1 - Phase Relationship 1 2 pts A cubic

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