The following data were obtained from a field density test on a compacted fill of sandy clay. Laboratory moisture density tests on the fill material indicated a maximum dry density of 1.92 Mg/m3 at an optimum water content of 11%. What was the percent compaction of the fill? Was the fill water content above or below optimum? Mass of the moist soil removed from the test hole = 1038 g Mass of the soil after oven drying = 914 g Volume of the test hole = 478.55 cm

The following data were obtained from a field density test on a compacted fill of sandy clay. Laboratory moisture density tests on the fill material indicated a maximum dry density of 1.92 Mg/m3 at an optimum water content of 11%. What was the percent compaction of the fill? Was the fill water content above or below optimum? Mass of the moist soil removed from the test hole = 1038 g Mass of the soil after oven drying = 914 g Volume of the test hole = 478.55 cm

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

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