Question

A soil has BD 1.35 Mg/mᶾ  and moisture content on weight basis is 10%. Find out moisture content on volume basis.

A 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 10.2% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 13.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 14.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Bulk density of soil = 1.35 Mg/mᶾ   Moisture content on weight basis Pw = 10%  Moisture content on volume basis Pv =   Pv = Pw × BD  Pv = 10 × 1.3t  Pv = 13.5 %

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