A granular soil sample taken from the field has a density of 1900 kg/m3. In a laboratory test, it was found out that the density of the soil solids is 2600 kg/m3, moisture content of 11.5% and void ratios at its densest and loosest states are 0.43 and 0.62, respectively. Determine the following: a. In-situ dry density of the soil, kg/m3. b In-situ void ratio. c. Relative density, %.

A granular soil sample taken from the field has a density of 1900 kg/m3. In a laboratory test, it was found out that the density of the soil solids is 2600 kg/m3, moisture content of 11.5% and void ratios at its densest and loosest states are 0.43 and 0.62, respectively. Determine the following: a. In-situ dry density of the soil, kg/m3. b In-situ void ratio. c. Relative density, %.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

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