A standard penetration test is carried out in clay where the efficiency of the hammer n 80%. If the measured N-value at 10 m depth is 24, find the corrected value of number of blows to be used for other calculations. The unit weight of the clay is 19.5 kN/m³. Assume ng = 1 and ns = 1 R = 1.

A standard penetration test is carried out in clay where the efficiency of the hammer n 80%. If the measured N-value at 10 m depth is 24, find the corrected value of number of blows to be used for other calculations. The unit weight of the clay is 19.5 kN/m³. Assume ng = 1 and ns = 1 R = 1.

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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