Determine the dry density of the soil

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A small hole about 4" in diameter and 6" deep is dug into acompacted layer of a soil embankment. 2.96 lbs of motor oil withGs=0.92 is required to fill the hole.

All of the soil taken from the hole weighs 4.97 lbs with aw%=20%

Determine: The dry density of the soil.

Reference no: EM13541214

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