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1. A standard proctor compaction test performed on a sample of crushed limestone (Gs = 2.70)
obtained a maximum dry unit weight of 90 lb/ft3 at optimum moisture content (OMC). A
field compacted sample showed a moisture of 28% and a unit weight of 103.7 lb/ft3.
a. Find the relative compaction (RC).
b. Find the degree of saturation S of the soil sample.
Solution:
𝛾𝑚𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑡 103.7
𝛾𝑑(𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑) = = = 81.02 𝑝𝑐𝑓
1 + 𝑤 1 + 0.28
𝛾𝑑(𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑) 81.02
a. 𝑅𝐶 = = = 0.90
𝛾𝑑(𝑚𝑎𝑥) 90
𝐺𝑠 𝛾𝑤 𝐺𝑠 𝛾𝑤 𝐺 𝛾𝑤 (2.70)(62.4)
b. 𝛾𝑑𝑟𝑦 = ; 1+𝑒 = ; 𝑒 = ( 𝛾𝑠 − 1) = − 1 = 1.08
1+𝑒 𝛾𝑑𝑟𝑦 𝑑𝑟𝑦 81.02
𝑆𝑒 = 𝑤𝐺𝑠
𝑤𝐺𝑠 (0.28)(2.70)
𝑆= = = 0.70
𝑒 (1.08)
Saturation S = 70%
2. The relative compaction (RC) is the dry unit weight obtained in the field 𝛾𝑑(𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑) =
18.4 𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 , as compared to the standard proctor obtained in the laboratory. The maximum
and minimum dry unit weight of the sand are 𝛾𝑑(𝑚𝑎𝑥) = 20.4 𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 and 𝛾𝑑(𝑚𝑖𝑛) =
13.9 𝑘𝑁/𝑚3. Determine the field values of:
a. Relative density (of compaction) Dr;
b. The moist unit weight 𝛾 when its moisture content is 15%.
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