Q1) the results of a standard compaction test are : w% 6.2 8.1 9.8 11.5 12.3 13.2 Ywet(KN/m³) | 16.9 Find 1- the max. dry density and OMP , 2- plot the zero void line. 18.7 19.5 20.5 20.4 20.1 ( Note ;the specific gravity of soil is 2.7).

Q1) the results of a standard compaction test are : w% 6.2 8.1 9.8 11.5 12.3 13.2 Ywet(KN/m³) | 16.9 Find 1- the max. dry density and OMP , 2- plot the zero void line. 18.7 19.5 20.5 20.4 20.1 ( Note ;the specific gravity of soil is 2.7).

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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Q1) the results of a standard compaction test are :
w%
6.2
8.1
9.8
11.5
12.3
13.2
Ywer(KN/m³) | 16.9
Find 1- the max. dry density and OMP , 2- plot the zero void line.
18.7
19.5
20.5
20.4
20.1
( Note ;the specific gravity of soil is 2.7).

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