The detailed results of a standard Proctor test on a soil classified as CL-ML and group name silty clay with s shown in the table below. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content. Diameter of mould = 4 in. Height of mould = 4.584 in. Volume of mould - 1/30 ft3. Weight of mould, M = 4.45 lb. Unit weight data Water content data Weight of wet soil and mold (Ibs) Mass of can and Mass of can and Mass of can wet soil (grams) dry soil (grams) (grams) M M. M. M. 7.32 114.92 111.48 46.50 7.57 163.12 155.08 46.43 7.68 7.74 190.43 193.13 178.64 178.24 46.20 46.50 765 188.77 171.58 46.10

The detailed results of a standard Proctor test on a soil classified as CL-ML and group name silty clay with s shown in the table below. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content. Diameter of mould = 4 in. Height of mould = 4.584 in. Volume of mould - 1/30 ft3. Weight of mould, M = 4.45 lb. Unit weight data Water content data Weight of wet soil and mold (Ibs) Mass of can and Mass of can and Mass of can wet soil (grams) dry soil (grams) (grams) M M. M. M. 7.32 114.92 111.48 46.50 7.57 163.12 155.08 46.43 7.68 7.74 190.43 193.13 178.64 178.24 46.20 46.50 765 188.77 171.58 46.10

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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