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Where ( \rho_w ) is the density of water, and ( e ) is the void ratio. Understanding and utilizing this relationship is key to predicting how soil behaves under structural loads or environmental changes.
Moreover, the relationship between degree of saturation and void ratio is represented mathematically as:
[ S \cdot e = W \cdot G_s ]
This highlights the interconnectedness of various soil properties and guides engineers in designing stable foundations and ensuring structural integrity.