end of compaction, the in-place void ratio was found to be 0.70. If the moisture content of the soil before the compaction is w and the moisture content after the compaction is 2w/3, then determine: Percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction. 16 % 15 % 84 % 85 %

end of compaction, the in-place void ratio was found to be 0.70. If the moisture content of the soil before the compaction is w and the moisture content after the compaction is 2w/3, then determine: Percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction. 16 % 15 % 84 % 85 %

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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SITUATION: It is known that the natural soil at a construction site has a void ratio of 1.0. At the
end of compaction, the in-place void ratio was found to be 0.70. If the moisture content of the
soil before the compaction is w and the moisture content after the compaction is 2w/3, then
determine:
Percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction.
16 %
15 %
84 %
85 %

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