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28.
Following data are given for two soil samples A and B :
Sample A : Void ratio = 1, total volume = 1 m3
Sample B : Void ratio = 2, total volume = 1 m3.
The two samples are mixed and compacted in a mould to a volume of 1 m3. Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the porosity of the compacted soil ?
Sample A : Void ratio = 1, total volume = 1 m3
Sample B : Void ratio = 2, total volume = 1 m3.
The two samples are mixed and compacted in a mould to a volume of 1 m3. Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the porosity of the compacted soil ?
Discussion:
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Gaj said:
8 years ago
@Mukesh.
How do you get 0.83?
How do you get 0.83?
Aaqib said:
7 years ago
Sum of vol of solids .5+.33 = .83
Deepak said:
6 years ago
Here Vs = Vtotal/(1+e).
MallammNingappa said:
1 year ago
e = Vv/Vs
e*Vs = Vv.
V = Vs + Vv.
V = Vs + e*Vs.
V = Vs(1 + e).
Vs = V/(1 + e).
e*Vs = Vv.
V = Vs + Vv.
V = Vs + e*Vs.
V = Vs(1 + e).
Vs = V/(1 + e).
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