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Expert: - 10/12/2006


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why we do this lab , how GS could affect soil properties. why this lab is importance

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Hi there,

The Specific Gravity (Gs) is needed for various calculations purposes in Soil Mechanics, e.g. void ratio, density, and unit weight.

For Sandy soil, i.e. soils mostly made of quartz, Gs can be accurately estimated to be about 2.65, whereas for silty and clayey soils, it may vary from 2.6 to 2.9.

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Dr. Jarkas

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