Problem 1: The table below present the results of a standard proctor test of a borrow pit soil. FEB Mass of wet soil +Mould in 3.69 3.75 3.82 3.92 3.98 3.93 (kg) Water content (%) 6.2 9.8 11.5 12.4 13.3 The volume and the mass of the mould was 1000cm3 and 2 kg, respectively. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.72, determine the following : Plot the compaction curve of this soil ,and Optimum water content ,and Maximum dry density ,and Plot the zero air void line ,and Determine the degree of saturation at the maximum dry density.

Problem 1: The table below present the results of a standard proctor test of a borrow pit soil. FEB Mass of wet soil +Mould in 3.69 3.75 3.82 3.92 3.98 3.93 (kg) Water content (%) 6.2 9.8 11.5 12.4 13.3 The volume and the mass of the mould was 1000cm3 and 2 kg, respectively. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.72, determine the following : Plot the compaction curve of this soil ,and Optimum water content ,and Maximum dry density ,and Plot the zero air void line ,and Determine the degree of saturation at the maximum dry density.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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