Ask a Question

The relative compaction Rc is given by _______

← Prev Question Next Question →
+1 vote
in Geotechnical Engineering I by (102k points)
The relative compaction Rc is given by _______

(a) γd,max/γd

(b) γd/γd,min

(c) γd/γd,max

(d) γd,min/γd

The question was posed to me during a job interview.

My question is based upon Density Index and Relative Compaction in portion Preliminary Definitions and Relationships of Geotechnical Engineering I

1 Answer

+1 vote
by (727k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
The correct answer is (c) γd/γd,max

Explanation: The relative compaction Rc is defined as the ratio of dry density γd of soil to its dry density corresponding to most compact state γd,max.

Rc = γd/γd,max.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community

Categories

Powered by TalkJarvis
...