If the specific gravity of soil was (2.73), Yw= 9.81 and the volume of mould = 944 cc: A) Finding the maximum dry unit weight of the compaction with the optimum moisture content. B) Calculate and then plot the dry unit weight with the optimum moisture content for different degrees of saturation which are (80% and 100%). C) Is the 30% air voids curve equal to the 80% saturation curve, calculate this.

If the specific gravity of soil was (2.73), Yw= 9.81 and the volume of mould = 944 cc: A) Finding the maximum dry unit weight of the compaction with the optimum moisture content. B) Calculate and then plot the dry unit weight with the optimum moisture content for different degrees of saturation which are (80% and 100%). C) Is the 30% air voids curve equal to the 80% saturation curve, calculate this.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.4P: For a soil, given: D10 = 0.08 mm D30 = 0.22 mm D60 = 0.41 mm Calculate the uniformity coefficient...

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