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The correct answer is: D. voids ratio.<\/p>\n
The voids ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of soil mass. It is a dimensionless quantity and is denoted by the symbol e. The voids ratio is a measure of the looseness or compactness of a soil. A soil with a high voids ratio is loose, while a soil with a low voids ratio is compact.<\/p>\n
The voids ratio can be determined by the following equation:<\/p>\n
e = Vv \/ Vt<\/p>\n
where:<\/p>\n
e = voids ratio<\/p>\n
Vv = volume of voids<\/p>\n
Vt = total volume of soil mass<\/p>\n
The voids ratio can also be determined by the following equation:<\/p>\n
e = 1 – Gs \/ G<\/p>\n
where:<\/p>\n
e = voids ratio<\/p>\n
Gs = specific gravity of solids<\/p>\n
G = specific gravity of soil<\/p>\n
The voids ratio is an important parameter in soil mechanics. It is used in the determination of the following:<\/p>\n
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