Question
Download Solution PDFIn which of the following compaction tests for soil, are the mass of rammer and a free drop to compact 4.9 kg and 450 mm, respectively?
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(i)The Indian Standard Equivalent of the Standard Proctor Test is called the light compaction test (IS: 2720 Part VII - 1974).
(ii) The Indian Standard Equivalent of the Modified Proctor Test is called the heavy compaction test (IS: 2720 Part VIII - 1983).
In compaction test:
|
Property |
IS light compaction test |
IS Heavy Modified compaction test |
|
Weight of hammer |
2.6 kg |
4.9 kg |
|
Number of Layers |
3 |
5 |
|
Number of blows |
25 |
25 |
|
Height of fall |
310 mm |
450 mm |
|
Volume of mold |
1000 cc |
1000 cc |
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