Question

If the water content of fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the void ratio of the sample is:
1. independent of the specific gravity of soil.
2. equal to the specific gravity of soil
3. greater than the specific gravity of soil
4. less than the specific gravity of soil

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : equal to the specific gravity of soil

Given,

The water content of fully saturated soil mass is 100% means,

w = 100% and S = 100%

we know, relation

Se = wG

Given, S = 1, w = 1

e = G

So, the void ratio of the sample is equal to the specific gravity of soil.