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1. A cylindrical specimen of moist clay has a diameter of 38 mm, height of 76 mm and mass of 174.2 grams. After drying in the oven at 105oC for about 24 hours, the mass is reduced to 148.4 grams. Find the dry density, bulk density and water content of the clay. Assuming the specific gravity of...

I think that morning questions were cut & dry. Afternoon Geotech wasn't bad either. Any feedback?

If water level is between base of foundation & ground level, which formula should we use to calculate bearing capacity? Results are much different between CERM formula & NAVFAC formula. Is NCEES expecting us to use any particular formula in exam? Can somebody help me?

5 kg of soil, at natural water content of 3%, is to be mixed with water to achieve water content of 12%. How much water would you add to the above soil? I solved above problem & came with answer of 450 grams. However, the correct answer is 436 grams. Can somebody explain it?

(1) : In a pile driving operation, spudding is used PRIMARILY to A : Remove broken pile B : Increase the length of a pile C : Compact the soil in the area D : Get past a subsurface obstruction (2) : Of the following, the DOMINANT trade employed in driving precast concrete piles would be A...