The maximum dry unit weight of a quartz sand determined in the laboratory is 16 kN/m3. If

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The maximum dry unit weight of a quartz sand determined in the laboratory is 16 kN/m3. If the relative compaction in the field is 90%, determine the hydraulic conductivity of the sand in the field compaction condition. Given: Gs = 2.7; D10 = 0.23 mm; Cu = 3.1. Use Eq. (7.34).