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If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 60%, then air content of the soil is

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Rafi Ullah
Rafi Ullah 1 year ago
To find the air content (ac) of the soil:

Formula:
ac = 1 - S

Where:
- S = Degree of saturation (in decimal)
- Given: S = 60% = 0.60

ac = 1 - 0.60 = 0.40 = 40%

Answer: 40%
Sangeen Khan
Sangeen Khan 3 years ago
Ac +S= 1
Swapnil Barve
Swapnil Barve 7 years ago
ac=1-s
=1-0.6=0.4=40%