1. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of a sand were determined in the laboratory to be 16.5 kN/m³ and 13.8 kN/m³. What would be the relative compaction in the field if the relative density is 90%?

1. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of a sand were determined in the laboratory to be 16.5 kN/m³ and 13.8 kN/m³. What would be the relative compaction in the field if the relative density is 90%?

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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Problem 6.12P

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