Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

If W1, W2, W3 and W4 are the sequential weights obtained during observations in pycnometer method for determining water content, the formula to be used, is

A W =

B W =

C W =

D W =

ANS:C - W =

W2- weight of sample+weight of pycnometer.
W1- weight of pycnometer only.
W2-weight of pycnometer +sample +water.
W4-weight of pycnometer filled with water only.