The moisture content of the natural soil as obtained from the oven drying method is 8 % and its unit weight in the natural state is 17.6 kN/m³. The laboratory test on the soil sample revealed that the void ratio in its loosest and densest state are respectively 0.76 and 0.45. If the specific gravity is assumed to be 2.65, then the relative density (in percentage, correct up to two decimal places) of the soil sample is (Take g = 9.81 m/s²) Anowor

The moisture content of the natural soil as obtained from the oven drying method is 8 % and its unit weight in the natural state is 17.6 kN/m³. The laboratory test on the soil sample revealed that the void ratio in its loosest and densest state are respectively 0.76 and 0.45. If the specific gravity is assumed to be 2.65, then the relative density (in percentage, correct up to two decimal places) of the soil sample is (Take g = 9.81 m/s²) Anowor

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Soil Compaction Test

Soil compaction is the major area of geotechnical engineering. Soil is composed of multiple pores present on its surface, while the soil is mainly composed of gravel, sand, rocks, etc. The arrangement of these rocks and gravels is such that they build up voids (spaces) between them, which allows spaces for the roots of the plants and crops to spread and absorb the required amount of nutrients. Soil compaction is a major problem primarily caused by human activities, micro-organisms, and other multiple factors.

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The moisture content of the natural soil as
obtained from the oven drying method is 8 % and
its unit weight in the natural state is 17.6 kN/m³.
The laboratory test on the soil sample revealed
that the void ratio in its loosest and densest state
are respectively 0.76 and 0.45. If the specific
gravity is assumed to be 2.65, then the relative
density (in percentage, correct up to two decimal
places) of the soil sample is (Take g = 9.81
m/s²)
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