A soil sample was taken from the ground of a project after it has been compacted by a contractor, the data of the soil sample are: (w=13.6%, Gs=2.78, yfield=19.4 kN/m3) if the specifications of the compaction require the maximum porosity is (40%) Did the contractor achieve the specification? (explain the reason)

A soil sample was taken from the ground of a project after it has been compacted by a contractor, the data of the soil sample are: (w=13.6%, Gs=2.78, yfield=19.4 kN/m3) if the specifications of the compaction require the maximum porosity is (40%) Did the contractor achieve the specification? (explain the reason)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.5P

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A soil sample was taken from the ground of a
project after it has been compacted by a
contractor, the data of the soil sample are:
(w=13.6%, Gs=2.78, yfield=19.4 kN/m3) if the
specifications of the compaction require the
maximum porosity is (40%)
Did the contractor achieve the specification?
(explain the reason)

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