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3.16 A soil has w = 18.2%, G, = 2.67, and S 80%. Determine the moist and dry unit weights of the soil in Ib/ft’.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.2P

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