The laboratory compaction test has a max. dry unit weight of 19kN/m³ with an optimum moisture content of 11% . Following are the results of a field unit weight determination test performed on the same soil by means of sand cone method. Volume of soil excavated from the hole = 0.00144 cu.m. Weight of soil from the hole when wet = 3.007kg Weight of soil when dried = 2.640 kg a. Determine the field water content. b. Determine the compacted dry unit weight. c. Determine the relative compaction.

The laboratory compaction test has a max. dry unit weight of 19kN/m³ with an optimum moisture content of 11% . Following are the results of a field unit weight determination test performed on the same soil by means of sand cone method. Volume of soil excavated from the hole = 0.00144 cu.m. Weight of soil from the hole when wet = 3.007kg Weight of soil when dried = 2.640 kg a. Determine the field water content. b. Determine the compacted dry unit weight. c. Determine the relative compaction.

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