2. A sand cone test has been performed in a compacted fill performed on a soil sample. Theresults were as follows:Initial mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sandFinal mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sand5.912 kg2.378 kgMass of soil recovered from hole2.883 kgMoisture content of soil from hole-7%Density of sand -1300 kg/cu.mVolume of cone below valve-1.114 x10 cu.mMax. dry unit weight -- 19KN/cu.mCompute:a. The moist unit weightb. The dry unit weightc. The relative compaction

2. A sand cone test has been performed in a compacted fill performed on a soil sample. The results were as follows: Initial mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sand - Final mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sand - 5.912 kg 2.378 kg - 2.883 kg - 7% - 1300 kg/cu.m 1.114 x10 cu.m - 19KN/cu.m Mass of soil recovered from hole --- Moisture content of soil from hole- Density of sand - Volume of cone below valve-- Max. dry unit weight - Compute: a. The moist unit weight b. The dry unit weight c. The relative compaction

2. A sand cone test has been performed in a compacted fill performed on a soil sample. The results were as follows: Initial mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sand - Final mass of sand cone apparatus w/ sand - 5.912 kg 2.378 kg - 2.883 kg - 7% - 1300 kg/cu.m 1.114 x10 cu.m - 19KN/cu.m Mass of soil recovered from hole --- Moisture content of soil from hole- Density of sand - Volume of cone below valve-- Max. dry unit weight - Compute: a. The moist unit weight b. The dry unit weight c. The relative compaction

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

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