Problem 7: A 3-m high sandy fill material was placed loosely at a relative density of 55%. Laboratory studies indicated that the maximum and minimum void ratios of the fill material are 0.94 and 0.66, respectively. Construction specifications required that the fill be compacted to a relative density of 85%. If G,=2.65, determine: Dry unit weight of the fill before and after compaction Final height of the fill after compaction

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Problem 7:
A 3-m high sandy fill material was placed loosely at a relative density of 55%. Laboratory studies indicated that
the maximum and minimum void ratios of the fill material are 0.94 and 0.66, respectively. Construction
specifications required that the fill be compacted to a relative density of 85%. If Gs= 2.65, determine:
Dry unit weight of the fill before and after compaction
Final height of the fill after compaction
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7: A 3-m high sandy fill material was placed loosely at a relative density of 55%. Laboratory studies indicated that the maximum and minimum void ratios of the fill material are 0.94 and 0.66, respectively. Construction specifications required that the fill be compacted to a relative density of 85%. If Gs= 2.65, determine: Dry unit weight of the fill before and after compaction Final height of the fill after compaction
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