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Problem Set No. 1 Module 1

The document contains a problem set focused on soil mechanics, specifically addressing calculations related to soil properties such as dry unit weight, void ratio, degree of saturation, moisture content, and porosity. Each problem provides specific data points and requires the application of formulas to derive the necessary soil characteristics. The problems cover various scenarios involving different soil types and conditions.

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Problem Set No. 1 Module 1

The document contains a problem set focused on soil mechanics, specifically addressing calculations related to soil properties such as dry unit weight, void ratio, degree of saturation, moisture content, and porosity. Each problem provides specific data points and requires the application of formulas to derive the necessary soil characteristics. The problems cover various scenarios involving different soil types and conditions.

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MODULE 1 PROBLEM SET 1

1. A soil sample has a bulk unit weight of 18.5 kN/m³ at a moisture content of 12%. The specific gravity of
solids is 2.68. Determine:
a) Dry unit weight
b) Void ratio
c) Degree of saturation 54.5%
2. A saturated clay sample has a mass of 1526 g. After oven-drying, its mass is 1053 g. The specific gravity of
solids is 2.71. Find:
a) Moisture content
b) Void ratio
c) Porosity 54.9%
3. A soil in its natural state has a volume of 0.005 m³ and weighs 95 N. After oven-drying, it weighs 75 N. If Gs
= 2.65, find:
a) Bulk unit weight
b) Dry unit weight
c) Void ratio
d) Degree of saturation 96.6%
4. A sand sample has a porosity of 38% and a specific gravity of 2.67. Calculate:
a) Void ratio
b) Dry unit weight
c) Saturated unit weight 19.98 kN/m³
5. The dry density of a soil is 1.60 Mg/m³. Given Gs = 2.70, determine:
a) Void ratio
b) Porosity
c) Moist unit weight if w = 15% 18.05 kN/m³
6. A soil sample has a moisture content of 22% and a degree of saturation of 65%. If Gs = 2.75, find:
a) Void ratio
b) Porosity 48.2%
c) Dry unit weight
7. A compacted fill has a bulk unit weight of 19.8 kN/m³ and moisture content of 14%. The maximum dry
density from a Proctor test is 18.0 kN/m³. Determine:
a) Dry unit weight of fill
b) Percent compaction 96.5%
8. A borrow soil has a dry unit weight of 16 kN/m³ and will be used to construct an embankment with a
compacted dry unit weight of 18 kN/m³. If the embankment volume required is 20,000 m³, how much borrow
material (in loose volume) is needed?
9. A soil has a void ratio of 0.72, moisture content 18%, and Gs = 2.68. Calculate:
a) Degree of saturation
b) Air void ratio 0.2376
c) Bulk density in kg/m³
10. A sample of fully saturated clay has a volume of 0.025 m³ and weighs 490 N. After oven-drying, it weighs
400 N. Determine:
a) Moisture content 22.5%
b) Specific gravity of solids 2.73
c) Void ratio

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