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A soil sample is having void ratio 0.9 and volume 5 m3. Upon compaction, void ratio of the sample is reduced by 0.2. Determine the percent change in volume due to compaction.

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 5.5P

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A soil sample is having void ratio 0.9 and volume 5 m3. Upon
compaction, void ratio of the sample is reduced by 0.2. Determine the
percent change in volume due to compaction.

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