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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (9th Edition)

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Calculate the zero-air-void unit weights (lb/ft3) for a soil with Next
Gs = 2.66 at moisture contents of 7, 11, 15, 19, and 23%. Continue to post
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Here, specific gravity of soil is , moisture content of soil is ,

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zero air void unit weight of soil is , unit weight of water is .

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Draw tabular form for all values.

Moisture content (w) (%) Zero air void unit weight

7 139.93

11 128.41

15 118.64

19 110.25

23 102.98

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Therefore, the zero air void ratio values are calculated and
tabulated in the above list.

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