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What is the correction factor for a soil with Gs=2.70? 0.99 1.03 2.70 None of the above

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.5P

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What is the correction factor for a soil with Gs=2.70?

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	None of the above

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