Problem 1. A proctor test is performed on a sandy soil. The unit weights and water contents correspond to the maximum and minimum dry unit weights are 19.8 kN/m³ - 9.5% and 16.27 kN/m³ - 12.5%, respectively. A dry unit weight of compaction in the field of 16.35 kN/m³ is measured. Estimate the following: a. The relative compaction in the field b. The relative density in the field

Problem 1. A proctor test is performed on a sandy soil. The unit weights and water contents correspond to the maximum and minimum dry unit weights are 19.8 kN/m³ - 9.5% and 16.27 kN/m³ - 12.5%, respectively. A dry unit weight of compaction in the field of 16.35 kN/m³ is measured. Estimate the following: a. The relative compaction in the field b. The relative density in the field

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