A cohesionless soil has a field relative density of 80%. The maximum and minimum void ratios are 0.85 and 0.55, respectively. Find its moist unit weight after compaction given that the specific gravity of the soil is 2.65 and its moisture content is 15%.

A cohesionless soil has a field relative density of 80%. The maximum and minimum void ratios are 0.85 and 0.55, respectively. Find its moist unit weight after compaction given that the specific gravity of the soil is 2.65 and its moisture content is 15%.

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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A cohesionless soil has a field relative density of 80%. The maximum and minimum void
ratios are 0.85 and 0.55, respectively. Find its moist unit weight after compaction given that
the specific gravity of the soil is 2.65 and its moisture content is 15%.

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