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Relative Density

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Okiryu

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Quick question: in the US, what is the typical procedure to obtain the relative density? Are any limitations for the fine contents for the sand samples?
 
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Ok....ASTM D4254 is the procedure. It consists of 3 submethods, based on gradation. It specifies that the methods are applicable to cohesionless soils only.


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What's the end game? Is this for compaction control? Is this for some other purpose?

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f-d, liquefaction analysis
 
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Thanks Ron.
 
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You need to lookup the liquefaction triggering methods most state fines correction and do have an upper limit somewhere around 30%.
 
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