The max and min dry unit weights of sand were determined in the laboratory to be 16.5 kN/m3 and 14/6 kN/m3 respectively. The relative density of the compaction in the field of the same sand is 70% What is the moist unit weight at a moisture content of 10%?

The max and min dry unit weights of sand were determined in the laboratory to be 16.5 kN/m3 and 14/6 kN/m3 respectively. The relative density of the compaction in the field of the same sand is 70% What is the moist unit weight at a moisture content of 10%?

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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