For the data given below (s = 2.68 Mg/m3): (a) Plot the compaction curves. (b) Establish the
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For the data given below (ρs = 2.68 Mg/m3):
(a) Plot the compaction curves.
(b) Establish the maximum dry density and optimum water content for each test.
(c) Compute the degree of saturation at the optimum point for data in column A.
(d) Plot the 100% saturation (zero air voids) curve. Also plot the 70%, 80%, and 90% saturation curves. Plot the line of optimums.?
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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
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