DETERMINATION OF DENSITY OF SOIL INPLACE BY THE SAND CONE METHOD
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Bulk density of standard Sand gm
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Weight of Sand pouring apparatus + sand before Experiment gm |
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Weight of sand pouring apparatus + sand after Experiment gm |
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Weight of sand drained out gm
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Weight of sand occupying cone gm
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Weight of sand occupying cavity gm
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Volume of cavity
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Weight of soil scooped out from the cavity gm
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Wet density gm/cc
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Moisture content
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Dry density gm/cc
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Moisture Content Percent
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CONTAINER No.: Wt. of container + Wet Soil gm |
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Wt. of container + Dry soil gm |
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Wt. of container gm |
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Wt. of water gm |
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Wt. of dry soil gm |
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Moisture Content in percent |
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Average Moisture Content of the Soil Layer percent
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Average Dry Density of the Soil Layer gm/cc