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4 November, 10:37

for the given sand, the maximum and minimum dry unit weights are 108 lb/ft3 and 92 lb/ft3, respectively. given that Gs=2.65, determine the moist unit weight of the soil when the relative density is 60% and moisture content is 8%.

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  1. 4 November, 14:28
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    The moist unit weight of compaction = 109.05 lb/ft3

    Explanation:

    In order to determine the moist unit weight, the dry unit weight has to be evaluated first. If Y is the moist unit weight, then:

    Y = Yd (1 + m)

    Where:

    Yd = dry unit weight

    m = moisture content of soil = 8% = 0.08

    But the dry unit weight is unknown. In order to calculate the dry unit weight, we will make use of the formula for relative density R;

    R = [ (Yd - Ydmin) : (Ydmax - Ydmin) ] * [Ydmax : Yd]

    Where:

    R = relative density = 60% = 0.6

    Yd = dry unit weight

    Ydmin = minimum dry weight = 92 lb/ft3

    Ydmax = maximum dry weight = 108 lb/ft3

    Therefore R = 0.6 = [ (Yd - 92) : (108 - 92) ] * [108/Yd]

    0.6 = [ (Yd - 92) / 16] * [108/Yd], or

    0.6 = (0.0625Yd - 5.75) * [108/Yd]

    0.6Yd = 6.75Yd - 621

    6.75Yd - 0.6 Yd = 621

    6.15Yd = 621

    And Yd = 100.98 lb/ft3 = dry unit weight

    But we are asked to find the moist unit weight = Y = Yd (1 + m)

    where Yd = dry unit weight and m = moisture content of soil = 8% = 0.08

    Therefore, Y = 100.98 (1 + 0.08) = 109.05 lb/ft3.
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