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The backfill material for a vibroflotation project has the following grain sizes: D10 = 0.11 mm, D20 = 0.19 mm, D50 = 1.3 mm. Determine the suitability number.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.3P

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The backfill material for a vibroflotation project has the following grain sizes: D10 = 0.11 mm,
D20 = 0.19 mm, D50 = 1.3 mm. Determine the suitability number.

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