In a highway project, the granular sub-base layer is compacted to a moist unitweight of 19.16 kN/m3 at a moisture content of 16%. What is the relative density of the compacted sub-base? Given: emax = 0.85, emin = 0.42, and Gs = 2.68. To improve the bearing capacity of the same sub-base,the field engineers decided to increase the relative density to 85% by additional compaction. What would be the final dry unit weight of the compacted sub-base

In a highway project, the granular sub-base layer is compacted to a moist unitweight of 19.16 kN/m3 at a moisture content of 16%. What is the relative density of the compacted sub-base? Given: emax = 0.85, emin = 0.42, and Gs = 2.68. To improve the bearing capacity of the same sub-base,the field engineers decided to increase the relative density to 85% by additional compaction. What would be the final dry unit weight of the compacted sub-base

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.15P

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