Answer:
percent voids = 2.36%
Explanation:
Theoretical specific gravity ( Gt ) = ( w1 + wL ) / (( w1/G1) + (wL/GL ) )
= ( 94 + 6 ) / ((94/2.65) + ( 6 / 1.0 ))
∴ Gt = 2.411
next determine mass specific gravity = Ym / 1000
Bulk density = mass / volume = 147 Ib / 1ft^3 = 147 Ib/ft^3
given that: 1 Ib/ft^3 = 16.018 kg/m63
147 Ib/ft^3 = 2354.646 kg/m^3 ( Ym )
hence mass specific gravity = 2354.646 kg/m^3 / 1000
Gm = 2.354
finally determine percent void
= ( Gt - Gm ) / ( Gt ) * 100
= ( 2.411 - 2.354 ) / ( 2.411 ) * 100
= 2.36 %