a) What are the index properties of soils? Describe the methods used…

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a) What are the index properties of soils? Describe the methods used to determine specific gravity and water content.

b) A soil sample has a water content of 20%, specific gravity 2.65, and dry density of 1.6 g/cc. Calculate void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, and air content.

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