Calculating the relative compaction of a dam project

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A dam project specifies 97% compaction. Lab tests on the soil being used indicate that it has a maximum dry density of 1900 kg/m³ at an optimum water content of 13.2%. Field tests give the following results: Field dry density is 1790 kg/m³ and 16.5% water content. Calculate the relative compaction. Comment on the result.

Reference no: EM1384280

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