The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. Given that yalmax) = 16.9KN/m³, and yamin) = 14.4 kN/m³, what is the dry unit weights in the field and the relativedensity of compaction?

Given Maximum dry density is 16.9 kN/m3 Minimum dry density is 14.4 kN/m3 Relative compaction is 94…

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The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. Given that yalmax) = 16.9 KN/m, and ydlmin) = 14.4 kN/m3, what is the dry unit weights in the field and the relative density of compaction?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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Problem 6.15P

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KN/m³, and yamin) = 14.4 kN/m³, what is the dry unit weights in the field and the relative
density of compaction?

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