This problem expands Compaction-05: A Modified Proctor compaction test is performed on a clayey gravel road base. The solids have a specific gravity of 2.65. The compaction data yielded the following binomial values for ya/yw versus w %: w(%) 3.00 4.45 5.85 6.95 8.05 9.46 9.90 1.94 2.01 2.06 2.09 2.08 2.06 2.05

This problem expands Compaction-05: A Modified Proctor compaction test is performed on a clayey gravel road base. The solids have a specific gravity of 2.65. The compaction data yielded the following binomial values for ya/yw versus w %: w(%) 3.00 4.45 5.85 6.95 8.05 9.46 9.90 1.94 2.01 2.06 2.09 2.08 2.06 2.05

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.2P

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This problem expands Compaction-05: A Modified Proctor compaction test is performed on a
clayey gravel road base. The solids have a specific gravity of 2.65. The compaction data yielded the
following binomial values for ya/yw versus w %:
w(%)
3.00
4.45
5.85
6.95
8.05
9.46
9.90
1.94
2.01
2.06
2.09
2.08
2.06
2.05

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