The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. Given the dry unit weight maximum= 16.2 kN/m3 and the dry unit weight minimum = 14.9 kN/m3.For the field conditions Compute the moist unit weight in kN/m3 at a moisture content of 8%. a.

The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. Given the dry unit weight maximum= 16.2 kN/m3 and the dry unit weight minimum = 14.9 kN/m3.For the field conditions Compute the moist unit weight in kN/m3 at a moisture content of 8%. a.

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