A soil sample was taken from a proposed embankment that is to be used as compacted fill for a building foundation. The sample was sent to a soil laboratory for a compaction test. Standard Proctor Method B was performed and the results showed maximum dry unit weight of 19.45 kN/m³ and optimum moisture content is 12.6%. During placement, the contractor had a field compaction test performed and the field test results were in-place dry unit weight of 18.65 kN/m³ and moisture content 11.6%. Required Determine the percent compaction achieved by the contractor, the the nearest 10th of a percent.

A soil sample was taken from a proposed embankment that is to be used as compacted fill for a building foundation. The sample was sent to a soil laboratory for a compaction test. Standard Proctor Method B was performed and the results showed maximum dry unit weight of 19.45 kN/m³ and optimum moisture content is 12.6%. During placement, the contractor had a field compaction test performed and the field test results were in-place dry unit weight of 18.65 kN/m³ and moisture content 11.6%. Required Determine the percent compaction achieved by the contractor, the the nearest 10th of a percent.

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A soil sample was taken from a proposed embankment that is to be used as
compacted fill for a building foundation. The sample was sent to a soil laboratory for
a compaction test. Standard Proctor Method B was performed and the results
showed maximum dry unit weight of 19.45 kN/m³ and optimum moisture content is
12.6%. During placement, the contractor had a field compaction test performed and
the field test results were in-place dry unit weight of 18.65 kN/m3 and moisture
content 11.6%.
Required
Determine the percent compaction achieved by the contractor, the the nearest 10th
of a percent.

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