A sample of undistubed fine sand 0.09 cubic foot, 10 lbs dry weight with specific gravity of 2.6 was tested at the density of 0.40 and maximum density with void ratio of 0.90. Solve the relative density of the undisturbed sample

A sample of undistubed fine sand 0.09 cubic foot, 10 lbs dry weight with specific gravity of 2.6 was tested at the density of 0.40 and maximum density with void ratio of 0.90. Solve the relative density of the undisturbed sample

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

Problem 5.13P

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