The dimensions of a soil sample are given in the table. Parameter Inside diameter (mm) Outside diameter (mm) Cutting edge 80 100 Sampling tube 86 90 For this sampler, the outside clearance ratio 9in percent, round off to 2 decimal places) is

The dimensions of a soil sample are given in the table. Parameter Inside diameter (mm) Outside diameter (mm) Cutting edge 80 100 Sampling tube 86 90 For this sampler, the outside clearance ratio 9in percent, round off to 2 decimal places) is

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.2P

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The dimensions of a soil sample are given in the table.
Parameter
Inside diameter (mm)
Outside diameter (mm)
Cutting edge
80
100
Sampling tube
86
90
For this sampler, the outside clearance ratio 9in percent, round off to 2 decimal places) is

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