The detailed results of a standard Proctor test on a soil classified as CL-ML and group name silty clay with sand are shown in the table below. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content. Diameter of mould = 4 in. Height of mould = 4.584 in. Volume of mould = 1/30 ft3. Weight of mould, M = 4.45 lb. Unit weight data Water content data Weight of wet soil and mold (lbs) Mass of can and wet soil (grams) Mass of can (grams) Mass of can and dry soil (grams) M M. M. M. 7.32 114.92 111.48 155.08 46.50 257 7.68 163.12 190.43 46.43 178.64 178.24 46.20 46.50 46.10 774 193.13 765 188.77 171.58

The detailed results of a standard Proctor test on a soil classified as CL-ML and group name silty clay with sand are shown in the table below. Determine the maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content. Diameter of mould = 4 in. Height of mould = 4.584 in. Volume of mould = 1/30 ft3. Weight of mould, M = 4.45 lb. Unit weight data Water content data Weight of wet soil and mold (lbs) Mass of can and wet soil (grams) Mass of can (grams) Mass of can and dry soil (grams) M M. M. M. 7.32 114.92 111.48 155.08 46.50 257 7.68 163.12 190.43 46.43 178.64 178.24 46.20 46.50 46.10 774 193.13 765 188.77 171.58

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

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