The relative compaction of sand in field is 92%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 100 pcf and 91 pcf, respectively. For the field condition determine: a) Dry unit weight b) Relative density c) Moist unit weight at a moisture content of 10%

The relative compaction of sand in field is 92%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 100 pcf and 91 pcf, respectively. For the field condition determine: a) Dry unit weight b) Relative density c) Moist unit weight at a moisture content of 10%

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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The relative compaction of sand in field is 92%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the
sand are 100 pcf and 91 pcf, respectively. For the field condition determine:
a) Dry unit weight
b) Relative density
c) Moist unit weight at a moisture content of 10%

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