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Compute the void ratio of uniformly graded coarse grained soil in (i) loosest possible state (ii) densest possible state Assuming the soil particles made up of equal diameter spherical shape.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

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Compute the void ratio of uniformly graded coarse grained soil in
(i) loosest possible state
(ii) densest possible state
Assuming the soil particles made up of equal diameter spherical shape.

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