EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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ISBN: 8220103611718
Author: SOBHAN
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.3P
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To determine
Find the flow index for the soil.
(b)
To determine
Find the liquidity index of the soil.
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