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If the final voids ratio is 0.864 for a soil sample of specific gravity 2.7, then its final water content will be _______________

(a) 32%

(b) 48%

(c) 56%

(d) 62%

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The doubt is from Consolidation Problems topic in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (a) 32%

The best explanation: Given,

ef=0.864

G=2.7

ef=WfG

\(\frac{e_f}{G}=W_f\)

Wf=32%.

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