Question: A soil weighs 2500 lb/cu yd (1483 kg/m3) loose, 3100 lb/cu yd (1839 kg/m3) in its natural state, and 3650 lbku yd (2106 kg,/m3) compacted. Find this soil's load factor and shrinkage factor.
2. A sample of gravel from a stockpile weighs 15 lb (6.80 kg). After oven drying, the sample weighs 14.2 lb (6.44 kg). Calculate the moisture content of the sample.