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The filed density of a natural soil deposit cannot be determined by_____ method.

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The filed density of a natural soil deposit cannot be determined by_____ method.

(a) sand replacement

(b) oven-dry

(c) core cutter

(d) water displacement

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

Query is from Determination of in-situ Density in section Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (b) oven-dry

To elaborate: The methods for determining field density are:

 sand replacement method

 core cutter method

 water displacement method

 rubber balloon method

The oven-dry method is used for the determination of water content.

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