Problem Set No. 2. Modified Proctor Test is performed in a soil that is classified as CL and has a specific gravity of 2.65. The test results obtained are as follows: Ywet (kN/m³) 19.0 17.7 20.3 20.9 20.4 w (%) 5.4 8.7 11.6 15.9 19.1 Plot the compaction curve. Shows the zero-air-void curve on the plot. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and the optimum moisture content. What is the void ratio and degree of saturation at the maximum dry unit a. b. C. weight.

Problem Set No. 2. Modified Proctor Test is performed in a soil that is classified as CL and has a specific gravity of 2.65. The test results obtained are as follows: Ywet (kN/m³) 19.0 17.7 20.3 20.9 20.4 w (%) 5.4 8.7 11.6 15.9 19.1 Plot the compaction curve. Shows the zero-air-void curve on the plot. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and the optimum moisture content. What is the void ratio and degree of saturation at the maximum dry unit a. b. C. weight.

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Soil Compaction
Problem Set No. 7
2. Modified Proctor Test is performed in a soil that is classified as CL and has a
specific gravity of 2.65. The test results obtained are as follows:
Ywet (kN/m³)
17.7
19.0
20.3
20.9
20.4
w (%)
5.4
8.7
11.6
15.9
19.1
Plot the compaction curve. Shows the zero-air-void curve on the plot.
Determine the maximum dry unit weight and the optimum moisture content.
What is the void ratio and degree of saturation at the maximum dry unit
а.
b.
С.
weight.

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