Geotechnical Testing Journal · 2005 · 238 citations · 2 references
AgricultureEarth SciencesSoil SciencesSoil MechanicsSoil ScienceSoil-water RelationsCompaction TechniquesSoil CompactionSoil DensitySoil Physical PropertiesSoil TestingWater ContentCompaction CharacteristicsLaboratory Soil TestingModified Proctor Compaction TestProctor Compaction TestShear Strength Of Compacted SoilsSoil Compaction TestingVolumetric Water Content
Abstract The standard and modified Proctor compaction tests are devised to establish dry unit weight-water content relationships for a soil under controlled conditions, such as compactive effort, water content, etc. This paper presents a mini compaction apparatus primarily for use in fine grained soils, which requires only about 1/10th volume of soil needed for the standard and modified Proctor test. Additionally, the time and effort involved in carrying out the compaction test is much less. Also, the compacted soil sample, after trimming, can be used for strength tests.
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The static compaction of soils
B. V. Venkatarama Reddy, K. S. Jagadish · Géotechnique · 1993 · 110 citations