Finding Shrinkage Limit, Specific Gravity of Solids and Shrinkage Ratio of Soil using Phase Diagram

In this video we will learn how to find shrinkage limit of soil, specific gravity of solids and shrinkage ratio of soil from shrinkage limit test using Phase Diagram of Soil. 📕Best Handpicked Geotechnical Engineering Books👇 https://amzn.to/429jh7a https://amzn.to/3XBgqTh https://amzn.to/3FMxuPX https://amzn.to/4ce8MUQ https://amzn.to/3FNfxRu https://amzn.to/3FIXKuN https://amzn.to/4iN5335 https://amzn.to/3FHL9YL https://amzn.to/4j2MoA2 https://amzn.to/3E2kJjN #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #soilmechanics #feexam #gateexam Question: An undisturbed soil sample of clay brought from the field was noted to have a volume of 20.0 cc and weight of 32.8 g. On oven drying, the weight of the sample was reduced to 22.5g. The volume of dried sample as obtained by displacement of mercury was 14.5 cc. Calculate shrinkage limit and the specific gravity of solids. What is the shrinkage ratio?