The maximum dry unit weight of a quartz sand determined in the laboratory is 18.5 kN/m³. If the relative compaction in the field is 88%, determine the hydraulic conductivity of the sand in the field compaction condition. Given G₁= 2.66, D10 = 0.28 mm, and C₁ = 4.2. Use Eq. (7.34).
The maximum dry unit weight of a quartz sand determined in the laboratory is 18.5 kN/m³. If the relative compaction in the field is 88%, determine the hydraulic conductivity of the sand in the field compaction condition. Given G₁= 2.66, D10 = 0.28 mm, and C₁ = 4.2. Use Eq. (7.34).
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Transcribed Image Text:7.16 The maximum dry unit weight of a quartz sand determined in the laboratory
is 18.5 kN/m³. If the relative compaction in the field is 88%, determine the
hydraulic conductivity of the sand in the field compaction condition. Given:
G₁= 2.66, D₁0 = 0.28 mm, and C = 4.2. Use Eq. (7.34).
k(cm/sec) = 35
35 (1+²+ ) C²4 (D), J)².35
(7.34)
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