The following are the results of a standard penetration test in sand. Determine the corrected standard penetration numbers, (N,), at the various depths given. Note that the water table was not observed within a depth of 12 m below the ground surface. Assume that the average unit weight of sand is 15.5 kN/m'. Depth (m) 1.5 8. 3 7 4.5 12 6. 14 7.5 13

The following are the results of a standard penetration test in sand. Determine the corrected standard penetration numbers, (N,), at the various depths given. Note that the water table was not observed within a depth of 12 m below the ground surface. Assume that the average unit weight of sand is 15.5 kN/m'. Depth (m) 1.5 8. 3 7 4.5 12 6. 14 7.5 13

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