The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 18.60 KN/m³and 15.10 KN/m³respectively. For the field condition determine 25) Dry Unit weight? a) 15.25 KN/m³ b) 20.50 KN/m³ c) 17.48 KN/m³ d) 18.90 KN/m³ Relative density of compaction? a) 69.80 % b) 99.20 % c) 72.40 % d) 73.05 % Moist unit weight at a moisture content of 8 % ? a) 19.77 KN/m³ b) 17.66 KN/m³ c) 18.88 KN/m³ d) 18.05 KN/m³

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The relative compaction of a sand in the field is 94%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 18.60 KN/m³and 15.10 KN/m³respectively. For the field condition determine 25)

Dry Unit weight?

a) 15.25 KN/m³ b) 20.50 KN/m³ c) 17.48 KN/m³ d) 18.90 KN/m³

Relative density of compaction?

a) 69.80 % b) 99.20 % c) 72.40 % d) 73.05 %

Moist unit weight at a moisture content of 8 % ?

a) 19.77 KN/m³ b) 17.66 KN/m³ c) 18.88 KN/m³ d) 18.05 KN/m³

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