Determine the maximum dry unit weight of soil Determine the optimum moisture content If the dry unit weight of compaction in the field is 19.22 kN/m3. Compute the relative compaction.
Determine the maximum dry unit weight of soil Determine the optimum moisture content If the dry unit weight of compaction in the field is 19.22 kN/m3. Compute the relative compaction.
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Chapter6: Soil Compaction
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6.15P
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- Determine the maximum dry unit weight of soil
- Determine the optimum moisture content
- If the dry unit weight of compaction in the field is 19.22 kN/m3. Compute the relative compaction.
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEMS for EXERCISES
A.
Unit Weight Determination:
Weight of Mold
+ Compacted Soil (kg) Mold (kg)
Test No.
Weight of
1
7.9
6.2
8.2
6.2
8.4
6.2
4
8.1
6.2
8.0
6.2
Water Content Determination:
Test No. Wt. of container Wt. of Container
Wet Soil (g)
+ dry soil (g)
42.4
40.9
42.1
39.9
40.3
37.1
4
52.7
47.0
56.2
48.8
Test No.
"Wt. of Container
14.5
14.6
3
13.7
4
12.9
14.0
a) Compute the max. dry unit weight of soil.
b) Compute the optimum moisture content
of the soil.
c) If the dry unit weight of compaction in the
field is 19.22 kN/m3.
Compute the relative compaction.
COMPACTION CURVE
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B.
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