Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.14P
(a)
To determine
Find the dry unit weight in the field.
(b)
To determine
Find the relative density of compaction.
(c)
To determine
Find the moist unit weight.
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