Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A soil sample has porosity of 40%. The specific gravity of solid particles is 2.70. The dry density of the soil will be
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.82 gm/cc
B
1.25 gm/cc
C
1.37 gm/cc
D
1.62 gm/cc
Correct Answer
A. 1.82 gm/cc
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Dry density = G(1-n)γw = 2.70 × 0.60 = 1.62 g/cc; official key A appears inconsistent with the standard calculation
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