Q3: Field density testing (e.g., sand replacement method) has shown bulk density of a compacted road base to be 2.06 t/m3 with a water content of 11.6%. Specific gravity of the soil grains is 2.69. Calculate the dry density, porosity, void ratio and degree of saturation.

Q3: Field density testing (e.g., sand replacement method) has shown bulk density of a compacted road base to be 2.06 t/m3 with a water content of 11.6%. Specific gravity of the soil grains is 2.69. Calculate the dry density, porosity, void ratio and degree of saturation.

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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Field density testing (e.g., sand replacement method) has
shown bulk density of a compacted road base to be 2.06 t/m3 with a
water content of 11.6%. Specific gravity of the soil grains is 2.69.
Calculate the dry density, porosity, void ratio and degree of
saturation.

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