Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A soil has water weight 10 N and dry solid weight 100 N. Water content is
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A
10.0%
B
9.1%
C
5.0%
D
20.0%
Correct Answer
A. 10.0%
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Gravimetric water content w = (Ww / Ws) × 100%, where Ww is weight of water and Ws is weight of dry soil. w = (10 / 100) × 100 = 10.0%. Water content is always expressed as a percentage of dry weight. Natural soils range from ~5% (arid) to >100% (soft clays).
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