The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 93.5%. Given the dry unit weight maximum= 16.98 kN/m3 and the dry unit weight minimum = 14.46 kN/m3. What is the water content of the sand in percent if the moist unit weight is 18.42 kN/m3? a.17.1 b.16.0 c.15.2 d.14.3

The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 93.5%. Given the dry unit weight maximum= 16.98 kN/m3 and the dry unit weight minimum = 14.46 kN/m3. What is the water content of the sand in percent if the moist unit weight is 18.42 kN/m3? a.17.1 b.16.0 c.15.2 d.14.3

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