The natural water content and in-situ unit weight of a sample of sand above water table are 14% and 119 pcf respectively. The emax and emin corresponding to the loosest and densest states as determined by laboratory tests on dried samples are respectively 0.80 and 0.48. If the particle specific gravity is 2.65, calculate S and Dr.

The natural water content and in-situ unit weight of a sample of sand above water table are 14% and 119 pcf respectively. The emax and emin corresponding to the loosest and densest states as determined by laboratory tests on dried samples are respectively 0.80 and 0.48. If the particle specific gravity is 2.65, calculate S and Dr.

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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