15) For a given sandy soil the maximum and minimum void ratios are 0.72 and 0.46. respectively. If Gs = 2.68 and w = 11%, what is the moist unit weight of compaction (kN/m) in the field if Dr = 82%? 16) In a construction project, the field moist unit weight was 18.08 kN/m at a moisture content of 8%. If maximum and minimum dry unit weight determined in the laboratory were 16.93 kN/m and 14.46 kN/m3, respectively, what was the field relative density?

15) For a given sandy soil the maximum and minimum void ratios are 0.72 and 0.46. respectively. If Gs = 2.68 and w = 11%, what is the moist unit weight of compaction (kN/m) in the field if Dr = 82%? 16) In a construction project, the field moist unit weight was 18.08 kN/m at a moisture content of 8%. If maximum and minimum dry unit weight determined in the laboratory were 16.93 kN/m and 14.46 kN/m3, respectively, what was the field relative density?

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