Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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For a given sandy soil, emax = 0.75, emin = 0.46, and Gs = 2.68. What will be the moist unit weight of compaction (kN/m3 ) in the field if Dr = 78% and w = 9%?
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