Determine the relative density of a cohesionless soil having void ratio 0.5. The void ratio of the soil in the loosest and most dense state is 0.75 and 0.45 respectively.
Determine the relative density of a cohesionless soil having void ratio 0.5. The void ratio of the soil in the loosest and most dense state is 0.75 and 0.45 respectively.
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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil
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Determine the relative density of a cohesionless soil having void ratio 0.5. The void ratio of the soil in the loosest and most dense state is 0.75 and 0.45 respectively.
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Step 1
Given:
Void ratio of soil, e = 0.5
Void ratio of soil in loosest state, emax = 0.75
Void ratio of soil in most dense state, emin = 0.45
Step 2
The formula for relative density is given by,
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