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- How would you check that the design compaction is achieved in the field?What is meant by Proctor’s Compaction test. Main purpose of learning Proctor’s Compaction Test?Enlist all the equipment used for compaction of subgrade, base and sub-base along with their efficiencies and also explain how will we check the compaction of base and sub-base layer at site?
- Complete the table and plot the compaction curve. Show complete solution. Need ASAP. thank you.The following property is used to investigate the quality of compaction.Q1. Discuss the following regarding compaction and consolidation a. Results of both b. Difference between both c. can compaction of earth be achieved by cosolidation? why/why not?
- Explain about the Field Equipment—Surface Zone Compaction.Briefly describe what you understand by compaction and stabilization of soil and discuss its applicationtechnique to different site conditions with examples.highway engineering labartory CBR Test Report Discussion Points How can we get a relative compaction RC > 100? How can we improve the soil?