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Laboratory compaction teet resofte om clayey silt are given in the flowing tite Moistare, Content Dry anit weight (KN/m) 6. 14,8 17.45 18.52 9. 11 18.9 12 14 18.6 16.9 Determine Maximum dry unit weight in the Lab. The optimum moisture content. 20 19 7 8 10 11 12 13 moisture content %

Laboratory compaction teet resofte om clayey silt are given in the flowing tite Moistare, Content Dry anit weight (KN/m) 6. 14,8 17.45 18.52 9. 11 18.9 12 14 18.6 16.9 Determine Maximum dry unit weight in the Lab. The optimum moisture content. 20 19 7 8 10 11 12 13 moisture content %

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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Problem 2.5P

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Laboratory compction teet resolts om clayey silt are given in the flowing tstte
Moistare.
Content
%.
6.
Dry unit weight
(KN/m)
14.8
17.45
6.
18.52
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18.9
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18.6
14
16.9
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Maximum dry unit weight in the Lab.
• The optimum moisture content.
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moisture content %

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