The resulting of the Standard Proctor Test is as follows:Vol. of Proctor Mold(cu.m)Wt. of wet soil in mold(kg)Moisture(%)943.31.7612943.31.8614943.31.9216943.31.9518943.31.9320943.31.9022 a. Determine the maximum dry unit weight of compactionb. Determine the optimum moisture content The resulting of the Standard Proctor Test is as follows:Vol. of Proctor MoldWt. of wet soil in mold(cu.m)(kg)943.31.76943.31.86943.31.92943.31.95943.31.93943.31.90a.Determine the maximum dry unit weight of compactionb. Determine the optimum moisture contentMoisture(%)121416182022+

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The resulting of the Standard Proctor Test is as follows: Vol. of Proctor Mold Wt. of wet soil in mold (cu.m) 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 (kg) 1.76 1.86 1.92 1.95 1.93 1.90 + a. Determine the maximum dry unit weight of compaction b. Determine the optimum moisture content Moisture (%) 12 14 16 18 20 22

The resulting of the Standard Proctor Test is as follows: Vol. of Proctor Mold Wt. of wet soil in mold (cu.m) 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 943.3 (kg) 1.76 1.86 1.92 1.95 1.93 1.90 + a. Determine the maximum dry unit weight of compaction b. Determine the optimum moisture content Moisture (%) 12 14 16 18 20 22

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.3P

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