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The hydraulic gradient for quicksand condition is equal to 1.25 with a void ratio of 0.42. The moist unit weight of soil is 19.50 KN/m3. Compute the dry unit weight of soil in N/m3

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.8P

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