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1) A cubic soil sample with dimensions of 10cm x 10cm x 10cm has the total mass of 1550 + E g. The soil's water content is F%. Considering the void ratio as 0.CD, calculate:

a) Bulk density
b) Dry density
c) Density of the solids
d) Porosity
e) Degree of saturation

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Final answer:

The calculation of soil properties requires specific numeric values for mass, water content, and void ratio. Without these, we cannot provide exact answers but can describe the methods to find bulk density, dry density, density of solids, porosity, and degree of saturation.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate various properties such as bulk density, dry density, density of the solids, porosity, and degree of saturation for the cubic soil sample with the given dimensions and mass, we would typically use a set of formulas related to soil mechanics.

However, the question contains variables E, F, and C.D that require specific numeric values to perform the calculations. Without these values, we cannot provide exact numerical answers. Nevertheless, we can outline the general approach to finding these properties:

  • Bulk density (ρ_bulk) is calculated by dividing the total mass of the soil sample by its total volume.
  • Dry density (ρ_dry) is the bulk density divided by (1 + water content).
  • Density of the solids (ρ_solid) considers the soil particles without voids and can be calculated if the specific gravity and water content are known.
  • Porosity (n) is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil sample, which can be determined from the void ratio.
  • Degree of saturation (S) expresses the extent to which the pore space is filled with water, as a percentage of the total pore space.

To accurately determine these properties, numerical values would be needed for E (mass of the soil), F (water content), and C.D (void ratio).

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