--- Soil Mechanics And Foundations Muni Budhu | Solution

A soil has a maximum dry density of 1.8 g/cm³ and an optimum moisture content of 12%. If the soil is compacted to a dry density of 1.6 g/cm³, what is the relative compaction?

A square footing with a width of 2m is founded on a soil with a cohesion of 20 kPa, a friction angle of 25°, and a unit weight of 18 kN/m³. What is the bearing capacity of the soil? --- Soil Mechanics And Foundations Muni Budhu Solution

Relative compaction = (Dry density / Maximum dry density) × 100 A soil has a maximum dry density of 1