Question

The ratio of weight of unit volume of dry soil including pore spaces to weight of an equal volume of water is:

A Real specific gravity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Particle density Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Wet bulk density Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Apparent specific gravity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The apparent specific gravity is based upon the volume of the solid material plus the volume of the sealed pores.

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