Q6/ A field compaction control test was conducted on a compacted lift. The mass of the material removed from the hole was 1820 g and the volume of the hole was found to be 955 cm'. A small sample of the soil lost 17 g in the drying test and the mass remaining after drying was 94 g. The laboratory control test results are shown in the Figure below. Determine (a) the maximum dry density and the optimum moisture content. (b) Calculate the field dry density and field water content. (c) Find the relative compaction (RC). (d) If end-product specification requires 100% relative compaction and wadd (optimum-3%) to optimum + 1%), determine the acceptability of the field compaction.

Q6/ A field compaction control test was conducted on a compacted lift. The mass of the material removed from the hole was 1820 g and the volume of the hole was found to be 955 cm'. A small sample of the soil lost 17 g in the drying test and the mass remaining after drying was 94 g. The laboratory control test results are shown in the Figure below. Determine (a) the maximum dry density and the optimum moisture content. (b) Calculate the field dry density and field water content. (c) Find the relative compaction (RC). (d) If end-product specification requires 100% relative compaction and wadd (optimum-3%) to optimum + 1%), determine the acceptability of the field compaction.

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

Problem 5.17CTP

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