For a 4-m thick sandy soil deposit, laboratory tests indicate that its minimum and maximum void ratios are 0.43 and 0.86, respectively. Its relative density is 56%, and its specific gravity is 2.66. Yd-max Obtained by Standard Proctor Test is 18.31 kN/m³. The specification calls for relative compaction of 95%. Answer the following questions. a) What is the void ratio of this soil deposit? b) What is the dry unit weight (in kN/m³) of this soil deposit? c) What is the dry unit weight (in kN/m³) of the compacted soil?

For a 4-m thick sandy soil deposit, laboratory tests indicate that its minimum and maximum void ratios are 0.43 and 0.86, respectively. Its relative density is 56%, and its specific gravity is 2.66. Yd-max Obtained by Standard Proctor Test is 18.31 kN/m³. The specification calls for relative compaction of 95%. Answer the following questions. a) What is the void ratio of this soil deposit? b) What is the dry unit weight (in kN/m³) of this soil deposit? c) What is the dry unit weight (in kN/m³) of the compacted soil?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter12: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.4P

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