The relative compaction (RC) of a sandy road base in the field is 90%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are yd(max) = 20.4 kN/m³ and Yd(min) = 13.9 kN/m³. Determine the field values of: a) The dry unit weight in the field; b) Relative density (of compaction) D,; c) The moist unit weight y when its moisture content is 15%.

The relative compaction (RC) of a sandy road base in the field is 90%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are yd(max) = 20.4 kN/m³ and Yd(min) = 13.9 kN/m³. Determine the field values of: a) The dry unit weight in the field; b) Relative density (of compaction) D,; c) The moist unit weight y when its moisture content is 15%.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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