Task 1. Compaction test Table 1 Results of compaction test Run No Mass of sample and cylinder (g) Mass of cylinder (g) 1 3 4 6022 6052 6102 6074 6015 4200 4200 4200 4200 4200 F5 Can No Tare mass (g) Wet mass gross (g) Dry mass gross (g) 12 08 F3 F4 31.53 31.12 80.17 31.04 31.31 30.83 97.9 93.68 84.28 108.81 79.07 95.71 89.93 79.91 101.29 Table 1 shows the results of compaction test on soil sample. (1) Describe the test procedure of compaction test. (2) Calculate water content and dry density in each run. (3) Plot the dry density-water content curve and zero air void line. (4) Determine the maximum dry density and optimum water content.

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Task 1. Compaction test
Table 1 Results of compaction test
Run No
Mass of sample and cylinder (g)
Mass of cylinder (g)
1
2
3
4
6022
6052
6102
6074
6015
4200
4200
4200
4200
4200
Can No
12
08
F3
F4
F5
Tare mass (g)
Wet mass gross (g)
Dry mass gross (g)
31.12
31.04
31.31
30.83
31.53
80.17
97.9
93.68
84.28
108.81
79.07
95.71
89.93
79.91
101.29
Table 1 shows the results of compaction test on soil sample.
(1) Describe the test procedure of compaction test.
(2) Calculate water content and dry density in each run.
(3) Plot the dry density-water content curve and zero air void line.
(4) Determine the maximum dry density and optimum water content.
Transcribed Image Text:Task 1. Compaction test Table 1 Results of compaction test Run No Mass of sample and cylinder (g) Mass of cylinder (g) 1 2 3 4 6022 6052 6102 6074 6015 4200 4200 4200 4200 4200 Can No 12 08 F3 F4 F5 Tare mass (g) Wet mass gross (g) Dry mass gross (g) 31.12 31.04 31.31 30.83 31.53 80.17 97.9 93.68 84.28 108.81 79.07 95.71 89.93 79.91 101.29 Table 1 shows the results of compaction test on soil sample. (1) Describe the test procedure of compaction test. (2) Calculate water content and dry density in each run. (3) Plot the dry density-water content curve and zero air void line. (4) Determine the maximum dry density and optimum water content.
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