For a vibroflotation work, the backfill to be used has the following characteristics:D50 = 2 mmD20 = 0.7 mmD10 = 0.65 mmDetermine the suitability number of the backfill. How would you rate the material?

For a vibroflotation work, the backfill to be used has the following characteristics:D50 = 2 mmD20 = 0.7 mmD10 = 0.65 mmDetermine the suitability number of the backfill. How would you rate the material?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.12P

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For a vibroflotation work, the backfill to be used has the following characteristics:
D₅₀ = 2 mm
D₂₀ = 0.7 mm
D₁₀ = 0.65 mm
Determine the suitability number of the backfill. How would you rate the material?

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