The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of a sand were determined in the laboratory to be  17.5 kN/m3 and 14.8 kN/m3 respectively. What would be the relative compaction in the field if  the relative density is 80%?

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The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of a sand were determined in the laboratory to be 
17.5 kN/m3 and 14.8 kN/m3 respectively. What would be the relative compaction in the field if 
the relative density is 80%?

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