Compute relative compaction based on modified proctor test

Reference no: EM13303174

sand cone test has been performed . The test results: intial weight of cone + sand =13.51lb, Final weight of sand cone + sand= 4.26lb, weight of sand to fill cone=2.12lb, weight of soil from hole+bucket=12.42lb, weight of bucket=1.21lb, moisture content test: mass of empty moisture content can=23.11g, mass of moist soil+can=273.93 g, mass of oven dried soil +can=250.1g, The sand used in the sand cone had a unit weigh of 81.0lb/ft^3 and the fill had a max dry unit weight of 121 lb/ft^3 and an optimum moisture content of 11.7%. Compute the relative compaction based on the modified proctor test.

Reference no: EM13303174

Questions Cloud

Hanlon basic priority rating system : Which planning stage step is important for analyzing a health problem for its direct and indirect causes and then applying the Hanlon basic priority rating system

Calculate the head loss using darcy weichbach equation : The ½ inch pipe was found to have an average friction factor of 0.0129 and the ¾ pipe had an average friction factor of 0.0209. The length of the pipes between the two manometer connections are 60 inches each.

How many of the old shares must be given up : How many of the old shares must be given up for one new share to achieve the $25 price, assuming this transaction has no effect on total market value?

What are the most critical concepts involved : What are the most critical concepts involved with successful capital structure patterns. Can certain steps be overlooked? Why or why not?

Compute relative compaction based on modified proctor test : sand cone test has been performed . The test results: intial weight of cone + sand =13.51lb, Final weight of sand cone + sand= 4.26lb, weight of sand to fill cone=2.12lb, weight of soil from hole+bucket=12.42lb, weight of bucket=1.21lb

Egyptian governmental policy toward semitic immigrants : According to Exodus, how did the descendants of Abraham and Jacob (Israel) become enslaved in Egypt? Explain how Egyptian governmental policy toward Semitic immigrants may have been influenced by the historical expulsion of the Hyksos

Determine the net force acting on the plank : A juniper wood plank measuring 5 ft by 0.6 ft by 0.3 ft is totally immersed in water. What is the net force acting on the plank

Will the new level of operating leverage be higher or lower : At an output level of 65,000 units, you calculate that the degree of operating leverage is 3.40. If output rises to 70,000 units, what will be the percentage change in operating cash flow be? Will the new level of operating leverage be higher or l..

What was most significant result on increased relationship : With the industrialization of the nation, the United States began to interact with the wider world on a larger scale than ever before. In your opinion; what was the most significant result on this increased relationship.

User Account

All Pages