Determine the maximum dry unit weight and opti- mum water content. (b) If the desired compaction in the field is 95% of the standard Proctor test results, what values of dry unit weight and water content would you specify? Explain why you select these values. (c) What field equipment would you specify to com- pact the soil in the field, and why? (d) How would you check that the specified dry unit weight and water content are achieved in the field?

Determine the maximum dry unit weight and opti- mum water content. (b) If the desired compaction in the field is 95% of the standard Proctor test results, what values of dry unit weight and water content would you specify? Explain why you select these values. (c) What field equipment would you specify to com- pact the soil in the field, and why? (d) How would you check that the specified dry unit weight and water content are achieved in the field?

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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