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Index Properties Questions

The document presents a series of tough numerical problems related to the index properties of soil, including calculations for specific gravity, shrinkage limit, void ratio, degree of saturation, and unit weights. Each problem provides specific data points necessary for solving various soil property equations. The problems cover a range of soil types and conditions, emphasizing practical applications in geotechnical engineering.

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Index Properties Questions

The document presents a series of tough numerical problems related to the index properties of soil, including calculations for specific gravity, shrinkage limit, void ratio, degree of saturation, and unit weights. Each problem provides specific data points necessary for solving various soil property equations. The problems cover a range of soil types and conditions, emphasizing practical applications in geotechnical engineering.

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Tough Numerical Problems on Index Properties of Soil

1. Specific Gravity Using Pycnometer Method

A pycnometer with a capacity of 1000 cm³ is used to determine the specific gravity of a soil sample.

The following weights are recorded:

- Weight of empty pycnometer = 500 g

- Weight of pycnometer filled with water = 1500 g

- Weight of pycnometer with soil and water = 1800 g

- Weight of dry soil = 400 g

Determine the specific gravity (G) of the soil sample.

2. Shrinkage Limit and Volume Change

A soil sample has the following data:

- Wet volume = 40 cm³

- Dry volume = 25 cm³

- Wet weight = 100 g

- Dry weight = 80 g

- Specific gravity of soil = 2.7

Determine the shrinkage limit and the volume of voids at shrinkage limit.

3. Void Ratio and Degree of Saturation

A saturated soil sample has a water content of 30%, specific gravity of 2.65, and a total unit weight

of 19.2 kN/m³. Calculate:

(a) Void ratio

(b) Degree of saturation

4. Determination of Unit Weight from Index Properties

A soil sample has the following properties:


- Specific gravity = 2.7

- Void ratio = 0.6

- Water content = 20%

Calculate:

(a) Bulk unit weight

(b) Dry unit weight

(c) Saturated unit weight

5. Relative Density of Sand

A sand sample has the following properties:

- Void ratio in the loosest state = 0.9

- Void ratio in the densest state = 0.4

- Natural void ratio = 0.7

Determine the relative density (Dr) of the sand sample.

6. Maximum and Minimum Dry Unit Weights of Sand

A sand sample has a specific gravity of 2.65. Its maximum and minimum void ratios are 0.45 and

0.85, respectively. Determine the:

(a) Maximum dry unit weight

(b) Minimum dry unit weight

7. Water Content from Phase Diagram

A soil sample weighs 2000 g in its natural state and 1600 g after oven drying. If the total volume of

the sample is 1200 cm³ and the specific gravity of solids is 2.65, determine:

(a) Water content

(b) Bulk unit weight

(c) Void ratio

8. Degree of Saturation for Compacted Soil


A soil sample is compacted at a water content of 18% and a dry density of 16.5 kN/m³. The specific

gravity of the soil is 2.7. Determine the degree of saturation.

9. Estimation of Air Content

A soil sample has a void ratio of 0.8, water content of 15%, and specific gravity of 2.65. Calculate:

(a) Degree of saturation

(b) Air content

10. Unit Weight of Saturated Soil

A soil sample has a specific gravity of 2.75, a water content of 25%, and a void ratio of 1.2.

Determine the:

(a) Dry unit weight

(b) Saturated unit weight

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