For a given sandy soil, emax = 0.75, emin = 0.46 and Gs =2.68. If the relative density of the soil Dr =78% and its water content is 9%, determine: In situ void ratio Moist unit weight of compaction in KN/m3 Dry unit weight in KN/m3

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  1. For a given sandy soil, emax = 0.75, emin = 0.46 and Gs =2.68. If the relative density of the soil Dr =78% and its water content is 9%, determine:
  2. In situ void ratio
  3. Moist unit weight of compaction in KN/m3
  4. Dry unit weight in KN/m3
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