The specific gravity of the solids is 2.70, pw= 1000kg/m³ and the volum the compaction mould is 0.945 x 103 m². Plot the compaction curve and ob the maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC).

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Soil

Mass of soil (kg)
1.791
1.937
2.038
2.050
2.022
1.985
Moisture content (%)
8.4
10.6
12.9
14.4
16.6
18.6
The specific gravity of the solids is 2.70, pw= 1000kg/m³ and the volume
the compaction mould is 0.945 x 10³ m³. Plot the compaction curve and obta
the maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC).
Transcribed Image Text:Mass of soil (kg) 1.791 1.937 2.038 2.050 2.022 1.985 Moisture content (%) 8.4 10.6 12.9 14.4 16.6 18.6 The specific gravity of the solids is 2.70, pw= 1000kg/m³ and the volume the compaction mould is 0.945 x 10³ m³. Plot the compaction curve and obta the maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC).
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