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A soil sample having a void ratio of 1.3, water content of 50% and a specific gravity of 2.60, is in a state of

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partial saturation

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full saturation

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over saturation

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under saturation

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Solution

The correct option is B full saturation
(b)

Gw = Se
$S = \frac{2.60 \times 50}{1.3} = 100 %$

Therefore soil is fully saturated.

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