Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

If water content of a soil is 40%, G is 2.70 and void ratio is 1.35, the degree of saturation is

A 70%

B 75%

C 80%

D 85%

E 90%

ANS:C - 80%

G = 2.7.

e = 1.35.

w = 40% = 0.4.

s = w*G/e = (0.4*2.7)/1.35 = 0.8*100 = 80% (ans).

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