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Relative Density¿̐ưThree Examples of Its Use in Research and Practice / K-J Melzer

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Evaluation of Relative Density and its Role in Geotechnical Projects Involving Cohesionless Soils (1972 : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Melzer, K-J, American Society for Testing and Materials, and ASTM International
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The paper demonstrates not only the usefulness but also the limitations of relative density by three examples from research and practice. The first example deals with the problem of relating the angle of internal friction to relative density. When sands do not differ significantly in their grain-size distributions, the parameters can be related. However, for a large variety of sands, compactibility has to be taken into account as a third parameter. The second example describes the use of relative density in subsoil exploration. For a specific case, the number of blows of the standard penetration test, relative density, friction angle, and density are empirically related to each other, enabling the designer of a harbor project to reduce soil investigation costs. In the third example, performance of pneumatic tires tested in two different sands is different when related to cone penetration resistance. However, when cone penetration resistance is replaced by relative density, performance is comparable for tests conducted in the two sands at the same relative density.
Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation
Volume 1973, Issue 523 (January 1973)
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0803100817
9780803100817
9780803155343 (e-ISBN)
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Includes bibliographical references 22.
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Electronic reproduction. W. Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 1973. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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