Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.23QP
(a)
To determine
The Bulk specific gravity of the compacted specimen.
(b)
To determine
The percentage of air voids content in the specimen.
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Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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