Question

If a soil has e=0.72, moisture content = 12% and Gs=2.72, find the weight of water in KN/m3 to be added to make the soil saturated.

Answer 1

453 KN/m^3 of water should be added make the soil saturated.

Step-by-step explanation:

As we know

Gs * w = S*e

S = Gs * w/e

S = 2.72 * 0.12/0.72 = 0.453

The amount of water to be added

0.453 *1000/10 = 453 KN/m^3