The results of a standard Proctor test are given in the following table. Given: Mold volume = 1/30 ft^3 and Gs = 2.69. Determine the void ratio and the degree of saturation at the optimum moisture content. Trial # Weight of moist soil in the mold (lb) Moisture content (%) 1 3.7 8.6 2 4.15 10.6 3 4.69 12.5 4 4.62 14.9 5 4.02 16.7 6 3.63 18.3
The results of a standard Proctor test are given in the following table. Given: Mold volume = 1/30 ft^3 and Gs = 2.69. Determine the void ratio and the degree of saturation at the optimum moisture content. Trial # Weight of moist soil in the mold (lb) Moisture content (%) 1 3.7 8.6 2 4.15 10.6 3 4.69 12.5 4 4.62 14.9 5 4.02 16.7 6 3.63 18.3
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The results of a standard Proctor test are given in the following table. Given: Mold volume = 1/30 ft^3 and Gs = 2.69. Determine the void ratio and the degree of saturation at the optimum moisture content.
Trial # | Weight of moist soil in the mold (lb) | Moisture content (%) |
1 | 3.7 | 8.6 |
2 | 4.15 | 10.6 |
3 | 4.69 | 12.5 |
4 | 4.62 | 14.9 |
5 | 4.02 | 16.7 |
6 | 3.63 | 18.3 |
Problem 2
The laboratory test in Problem 1 is used to develop field compaction specification for a highway project. A field unit weight determination during the construction revealed that the in situ moist unit weight is 124 lb/ft3 and the moisture content is 13.7%. Determine the relative compaction in the field.
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