← OMC-Proctor's Test Void ratio at the densest and loosest state of a sand are 0.30 and 0.68 respectively. Specific gravity and dry unit weight of sand are 2.7 and 18 KN/m3 respectively. Find the relative compaction of sand

← OMC-Proctor's Test Void ratio at the densest and loosest state of a sand are 0.30 and 0.68 respectively. Specific gravity and dry unit weight of sand are 2.7 and 18 KN/m3 respectively. Find the relative compaction of sand

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.12P

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← OMC-Proctor's Test
Void ratio at the densest and loosest state
of a sand are 0.30 and 0.68 respectively.
Specific gravity and dry unit weight of sand
are 2.7 and 18 KN/m3 respectively. Find the
relative compaction of sand

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