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The relative compaction of a silty sand in the field is 94%.

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Given that γd(max) = 17 kN/m3 and γd(min) = 13.8 kN/m3, Continue to post
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Here, dry unit weight in field is , max dry unit weight is
, and relative compaction is .
Substitute for , and for .
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Therefore, the dry weight in the field is .

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Here, the relative density of soil is , the dry weight in
loosest condition is , the dry weight in densest condition
is , and the dry unit weight is .
Substitute for , for , and
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Therefore, the relative density of compaction of soil is .

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