A compaction test was performed on a soil sample from a proposed cut area. The maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content were determined to be 104.8 lb/ft3 and 20.7% respectively. What is the possible type or classification of soil for this sample?

A compaction test was performed on a soil sample from a proposed cut area. The maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content were determined to be 104.8 lb/ft3 and 20.7% respectively. What is the possible type or classification of soil for this sample?

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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