The results of a field unit weight determination test performed by means of the sand cone method are as follows: Calibrated dry unit weight of Ottawa sand = 104 pcf Weight of Ottawa sand to fill the cone = 0.258 lb Weight of jar + cone + sand (before use) = 13.21 lb Weight of jar + cone + sand (after use) = 6.2 lb Weight of moist soil from hole = 7.3 lb Moisture content of moist soil = 11.6% Determine the dry unit weight of compaction in the field. 0 0 0 0 0 0

The results of a field unit weight determination test performed by means of the sand cone method are as follows: Calibrated dry unit weight of Ottawa sand = 104 pcf Weight of Ottawa sand to fill the cone = 0.258 lb Weight of jar + cone + sand (before use) = 13.21 lb Weight of jar + cone + sand (after use) = 6.2 lb Weight of moist soil from hole = 7.3 lb Moisture content of moist soil = 11.6% Determine the dry unit weight of compaction in the field. 0 0 0 0 0 0

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