A В D E determine the required field density at 90% compaction. 2 Mold Volume Soil Wet Weight in mold Moisture content wet unit weight #/ft^3 dry unit #/ft^3 в 1/30 cu ft - 1/30 cu ft 5 1/30 cu ft 5 1/30 cu ft - 1/30 cu ft 3.85 Ibs 5.50% 115.5 109.48 4.11 Ibs 8.50% 123.3 113.64 4.26 Ibs 11.50% 127.8 114.62 4.25 Ibs 14.50% 127.5 111.35 4.08 Ibs 18.50% 122.4 103.29

A В D E determine the required field density at 90% compaction. 2 Mold Volume Soil Wet Weight in mold Moisture content wet unit weight #/ft^3 dry unit #/ft^3 в 1/30 cu ft - 1/30 cu ft 5 1/30 cu ft 5 1/30 cu ft - 1/30 cu ft 3.85 Ibs 5.50% 115.5 109.48 4.11 Ibs 8.50% 123.3 113.64 4.26 Ibs 11.50% 127.8 114.62 4.25 Ibs 14.50% 127.5 111.35 4.08 Ibs 18.50% 122.4 103.29

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.3P

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