The compaction requirement fpr clay soils in traditional applications is 90 to 95 % of maximum dry density at compaction water contents on both sides of optimum, whereas landfil1 clay liner specifications normally require 90 to 95% of maximum dry density at compaction water contents only on the wet side of optimum water content. Why?

The compaction requirement fpr clay soils in traditional applications is 90 to 95 % of maximum dry density at compaction water contents on both sides of optimum, whereas landfil1 clay liner specifications normally require 90 to 95% of maximum dry density at compaction water contents only on the wet side of optimum water content. Why?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter4: Soil Classification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.7CTP: For the soils that are classified by the following AASHTO symbols, what would be the most likely...

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