Consider the following statements. The incorrect statement is:a)The wa...
Water content is the ratio of the mass of water to the mass of solids.
It can be greater than 100%.
The degree of saturation has ranged from 0% to 100%.
The porosity cannot be greater than 100%.
The void ratio of soil can be greater than 1.
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Consider the following statements. The incorrect statement is:a)The wa...
Water Content, Degree of Saturation, Porosity and Void Ratio of Soil
Water Content:
Water content of soil is defined as the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids present in the soil. It is expressed in percentage and has a range from 0% to 100%. Water content is an important parameter used in determining the engineering properties of soil.
Degree of Saturation:
Degree of saturation is defined as the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids in the soil. It is expressed in percentage and has a range from 0% to 100%. Degree of saturation is an important parameter that indicates the amount of water present in the soil.
Porosity:
Porosity is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. It is expressed in percentage and cannot be greater than 100%. Porosity is an important parameter that indicates the ability of the soil to store and transport water.
Void Ratio:
Void ratio is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids in the soil. It is dimensionless and can be greater than 1. Void ratio is an important parameter that indicates the compressibility and shear strength of the soil.
Incorrect Statement:
The incorrect statement is option 'A', which states that the water content has a range from 0% to 100%. The correct statement is that the water content of soil has a range from 0% to the maximum value of the water holding capacity of the soil. The maximum value of the water holding capacity of the soil is known as the field capacity, which is the amount of water held in the soil after excess water has drained away due to gravity. The water holding capacity of the soil depends on the type of soil, its structure, and the amount of organic matter present in it.