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dry density for a soil sample having specific gravity of 2.7 and optimum moisture content of 16% (a) 1.45 gm/ cm³ (b) 1.550 gm/cm³ (c) 1.65 gm/cm³ (d) 1.885 gm/ cm³

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.10P

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Determine the theoretical maximum dry density
for a soil sample having specific gravity of 2.7 and
optimum moisture content of 16%
(a) 1.45 gm/ cm³ (b) 1.550 gm/cm³ (c) 1.65
gm/cm³ (d) 1.885 gm/ cm³

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