HPGE Terms Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
The ratio of the volume of void space to the volume of solid substance.
A
Void Ratio
2
Q
The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of the soil sample or specimen. It is simply the
open space between the soil grains.
A
Porosity
3
Q
The ratio of the volume of
water in the void spaces to the volume of the voids. It
is simply the measure of the void volume that is filled
by water, expressed as a percentage ranging from 0 to
100.
A
Degree of Saturation
4
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