8. The results of a standard compaction test on a soil sample from Glasgow are shown in the graph below. From the graph, determine the optimum moisture content (OMC), maximum dry density and air content at maximum dry density. Can this soil be compacted to 2.11 Mg/m3 at OMC? Why? 22 0% 21 5% 2 - 10% 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 - 1.2 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 moisture content [%] 20 dry denslty [Mg/m³]

8. The results of a standard compaction test on a soil sample from Glasgow are shown in the graph below. From the graph, determine the optimum moisture content (OMC), maximum dry density and air content at maximum dry density. Can this soil be compacted to 2.11 Mg/m3 at OMC? Why? 22 0% 21 5% 2 - 10% 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 - 1.2 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 moisture content [%] 20 dry denslty [Mg/m³]

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

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