en sandy soil, the maximum and minimum dry unit weighs are 16.69kN/m^3 and 14.08kN/m^3, respectively. given that gs=2.65, determine the moist unit weight of this soil when the relative density is 67.33% and the moisture content is 10.16%.

en sandy soil, the maximum and minimum dry unit weighs are 16.69kN/m^3 and 14.08kN/m^3, respectively. given that gs=2.65, determine the moist unit weight of this soil when the relative density is 67.33% and the moisture content is 10.16%.

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Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

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