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: Given Gs=2.75, Calculate the zero-air-void unit weight for a soil in kN/m3 at w=5%, 8%,...

: Given Gs=2.75, Calculate the zero-air-void unit weight for a soil in kN/m3 at w=5%, 8%, 10%, 12%, and 15%.

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