The relative compaction (RC) of a sandy road base in the field is 90%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 20.4 and 13.9 kN/m3. Determine the field values of: The dry unit weight in the field

The relative compaction (RC) of a sandy road base in the field is 90%. The maximum and minimum dry unit weights of the sand are 20.4 and 13.9 kN/m3. Determine the field values of: The dry unit weight in the field

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The relative compaction (RC) of a sandy road base
in the field is 90%. The maximum and minimum
dry unit weights of the sand are 20.4 and 13.9
kN/m3. Determine the field values of:
The dry unit weight in the field
а.
62.4 pcf
b.
1.84 gm/cm3.
С.
18.4 kN/m2
d. 18.4 pcf

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