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In a 1D compression test, the ring used to hold the soil measured to be 1...

In a 1D compression test, the ring used to hold the soil measured to be 1 inch in height and 2.5 inches in diameter. The moist soil weighed 131.77g and a oven dry weight of 21.5g. Assuming G (gravity factor) is 2.7

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A) initial values of - Water content, Density, unit weight, saturation, void ratio

B) Final values of - Density, unit weight, saturation and void ratio

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