The natural soil of a construction site is known to have a void ratio of 0.92. At the end of compaction, the void ratio at the site was found to be 0.65. If the moisture content remains unchanged, determine the following: (a) Percentage decrease in total soil volume due to compaction. (a) Percent decrease in total soil volume due to compaction. b) Percentage increase in field dry unit weight. c) Percentage change in degree of saturation.

The natural soil of a construction site is known to have a void ratio of 0.92. At the end of compaction, the void ratio at the site was found to be 0.65. If the moisture content remains unchanged, determine the following: (a) Percentage decrease in total soil volume due to compaction. (a) Percent decrease in total soil volume due to compaction. b) Percentage increase in field dry unit weight. c) Percentage change in degree of saturation.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter3: Weight–volume Relationships

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.10P

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