A laboratory modified Proctor compaction test gave: optimum water content 16 % and maximum dry density Pdmax 1.74 gm/cm°. If the specifications require that at least a relative compaction of 95% and a water content should be: optimum water content +2%. A field density test gave the following values: the volume of the hole was 1165 cm. The mass of wet soil removed from the hole is 2230 gm and the water content is 20.41%. Does the test meet specifications? Why?
A laboratory modified Proctor compaction test gave: optimum water content 16 % and maximum dry density Pdmax 1.74 gm/cm°. If the specifications require that at least a relative compaction of 95% and a water content should be: optimum water content +2%. A field density test gave the following values: the volume of the hole was 1165 cm. The mass of wet soil removed from the hole is 2230 gm and the water content is 20.41%. Does the test meet specifications? Why?
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