The difference between maximum void ratio and minimum void ratio of a sand sample is 0.30, if the relative density of this sample is 66.6% at a void ratio of 0.40. then the void ratio of this sample at its loosest state will be

The difference between maximum void ratio and minimum void ratio of a sand sample is 0.30, if the relative density of this sample is 66.6% at a void ratio of 0.40. then the void ratio of this sample at its loosest state will be

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.12P

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