Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.1CTP
(a)
To determine
Calculate the percent decrease in the total volume of the soil due to compaction.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the percent increase in the field dry unit weight.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the percent change in degree of saturation.
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