A field density test has been conducted in a compacted fill that is currently under construction.The test results indicate a relative compaction of 101-103%, which made the constructionmanager believe the test must be incorrect. He believes it is impossible for the dry unit weightinthe field to be greater than the maximum dry unit weight from the Proctor compaction test.Explain why the relative compaction in the field could indeedbe greater than 100%.

A field density test has been conducted in a compacted fill that is currently under construction.The test results indicate a relative compaction of 101-103%, which made the constructionmanager believe the test must be incorrect. He believes it is impossible for the dry unit weightinthe field to be greater than the maximum dry unit weight from the Proctor compaction test.Explain why the relative compaction in the field could indeedbe greater than 100%.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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