It is known that the natural soil at a construction site has a void ratio of 0.92. At the end of compaction, the in-place void ratio was found to be 0.65. If the moisture content remains unchanged, then determine: (a) Percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction. (b) Percent increase in the field unit weight. (c) Percent change in the degree of saturation

It is known that the natural soil at a construction site has a void ratio of 0.92. At the end of compaction, the in-place void ratio was found to be 0.65. If the moisture content remains unchanged, then determine: (a) Percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction. (b) Percent increase in the field unit weight. (c) Percent change in the degree of saturation

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 5.5P

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