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4.36 A sand with G₁ = 2.66 and e=0.60 is completely dry. It then becomes wetted by a ris-

ing groundwater table. Compute the unit weight (lb/ft3 or kN/m³) under the following

conditions:

(a) When the sand is completely dry.

(b) When the sand is 40% saturated (S = 40%).

(c) When the sand is completely saturated.

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