Ishita Das posted an Question
November 02, 2020 • 14:43 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Water content and total porosity of a soil are given as 10% and 25%, respectively specific gravity of soil particles is 2.5. the volume of water that should be

Water content and total porosity of a soil are given as 10% and 25%, respectively Specific gravity of soil particles is 2.5. The volume of water that should be added to 100 m3 of this soil for full saturation is m3.

2 Answer(s) Answer Now
  • 2 Likes
  • 2 Comments
  • 0 Shares
  • comment-profile-img>
    Sajan sarthak best-answer

    6.25 cubic meter more water is required to fill it in a saturation of 100 percent.

    cropped406733587449553880.jpg
  • comment-profile-img>
    Saurabh 1 Best Answer

    Please see the solution given below... Porosity is given to us as 25% and total volume is 100cm3

    cropped2157686824228740095.jpg
whatsapp-btn

Do You Want Better RANK in Your Exam?

Start Your Preparations with Eduncle’s FREE Study Material

  • Updated Syllabus, Paper Pattern & Full Exam Details
  • Sample Theory of Most Important Topic
  • Model Test Paper with Detailed Solutions
  • Last 5 Years Question Papers & Answers