Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
If water volume is 0.2 m³ and void volume is 0.5 m³, degree of saturation is
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A
20.0%
B
25.0%
C
60.0%
D
40.0%
Correct Answer
D. 40.0%
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Degree of saturation S = (Vw / Vv) × 100%, where Vw is volume of water and Vv is volume of voids. S = (0.2 / 0.5) × 100 = 40.0%. S = 0% means dry soil; S = 100% means fully saturated (all voids filled with water).
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