1.2.1 - Apparatus
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Practice Questions
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What is the internal diameter of the cylindrical metal mold used in the compaction test?
💡 Hint: Refer to the specifications mentioned for the mold.
What weight is the rammer used in the compaction test?
💡 Hint: Think about the specifications provided earlier.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the Standard Proctor’s Compaction Test?
💡 Hint: Think about the applications of the compaction test.
True or False: A rammer used in soil compaction weighs 2.5 kg.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the details of the apparatus.
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Challenge Problems
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A soil sample weighs 3000 grams after being compacted with varying water contents. How would you determine its maximum dry density?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the relationship between weight, volume, and moisture.
Why is soil drawn from the middle for water content testing after compaction, rather than from the edges?
💡 Hint: Think about the uniformity of compaction throughout the mold.
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