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Calculate the mass of the mixed soil that will be required and the void ratio of the sample.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.7P

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Dry soil with G, = 2.71 is mixed with 16% by weight of water and compacted to produce a cylindrical sample with 38 mm diameter and 76 mm height with 6% air content. Calculate the mass of the mixed soil that will be required and the void ratio of the sample.

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