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Given that the hydrometer analysis test is based on stoke’s law, what is an inherent error of the method considering most of the soils tested hav a significant clay content ?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.14P

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