Question

Consider the following statements in relation to the given table:

1. Soil is partially saturated at degree of saturation = 60%
2. Void ratio =40%
3. Water content = 30%
4. Saturated unit weight = 1.5 g/cc
Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1, 3, and 4
• C. 2,3 and 4
• D. 1,2 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1, 3, and 4

(b)
Degree of saturation,

$S=\frac{V_W}{V_V}\times 100$

$=\frac{0.3}{0.2+0.3}\times 100=60\%$

$andvoidratio=\frac{V_V}{V_s}=\frac{0.2+0.3}{0.5}$

= 1 $\times$ 100 = 100%