The mass of the container plus sand inside is 590 g. During the sand specimen preparation, you pluviated the sand into the shear box and then measured the mass of the container plus sand afterward recorded 406 g. Assume the specimen height is 1.5 inches. What is the unit weight (lb/ft3) of the sand specimen? Assume a diameter of 2.5in.

The mass of the container plus sand inside is 590 g. During the sand specimen preparation, you pluviated the sand into the shear box and then measured the mass of the container plus sand afterward recorded 406 g. Assume the specimen height is 1.5 inches. What is the unit weight (lb/ft3) of the sand specimen? Assume a diameter of 2.5in.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.13P

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