Question: SITUATION 5 ( 2 1 - 2 3 ) : A dry sand is placed in a container having a volume of 0 . 3

SITUATION 5(21-23): A dry sand is placed in a container having a volume of 0.34ft3. The dry weight of sand is 42 lb . A volume of 0.056ft3 of water is carefully added to the container so as not to disturb the condition of the sand. If the specific gravity of the sand is 2.78, Determine the following
21. void ratio
a.0.432
c.0.404
b.0.563
d.0.331
22. degree of saturation
a.0.699
c.0.411
b.0.573
d.0.535
23. dry unit weight at zero air void condition
a.,138.45lbft3
c.129.67lbft3
b.,140.891bft3
d.143.34lbft3
SITUATION 5 ( 2 1 - 2 3 ) : A dry sand is placed

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