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Soil Density Testing Methods Explained

The document provides instructions for determining field density of soil using the sand cone method and includes sample test data. It also asks to identify the main differences between modified and standard Proctor compaction tests based on properties like mold diameter, height, volume, rammer diameter, and number of blows.

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Soil Density Testing Methods Explained

The document provides instructions for determining field density of soil using the sand cone method and includes sample test data. It also asks to identify the main differences between modified and standard Proctor compaction tests based on properties like mold diameter, height, volume, rammer diameter, and number of blows.

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Soil Mechanics

Sessional Test (Practical)


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Determine the field Density of Soil (Compaction) in place by the Sand Cone method from the following
Data and given formula?

Field Density Test Data


1. Initial Weight of Sand Cone Apparatus fill with Calibrated Sand = 8512 gm
2. Weight of excavated Soil from hole = 4756 gm
3. Residual Weight of Sand Cone Apparatus fill with Calibrated Sand = 2982 gm
4. Sand fill in Cone = 1708 gm
5. Unit weight of Calibrated Sand = 1.475 gm
6. Moisture Content = 12%
7. Maximum Dry Density. =1.70 cm3

Formula
1. Volume of hole = wt. of Calibrated sand to fill the hole / unit weight of sand.
2. Wet Density = Total excavated soil from the hole / total volume of the hole.
3. Dry Density = Wet density x 100 / moisture % + 100
4. Compaction = Field dry density / Lab density (proctor) x 100

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What are the main difference between modified and standard Proctor AASHTO?

Standard Modified Proctor Standard Proctor


Proctor Mold dia. in / cm
Height of Mold in / cm
Volume of Mold cm3
Height of Extension Collar in / cm
Rammer Dia. in / cm
Free Fall Height in / cm
Wight of Rammer in / cm
No of Layers Nos
Blows Per layer Nos

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