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    Density Test of Soil

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    The document describes methods for determining the density of soil through laboratory tests. It discusses three main types of laboratory compaction tests: static tests that determine maximum density under static pressure; dynamic or impact tests that compact soil layers using blows from a hammer; and tamping foot or kneading compaction tests that compact soil through repetitive loads applied by a rotating tamping shoe. Key variables that affect soil density include specific gravity, particle size distribution, grain shape, moisture content, and compaction method. The standard density value is based on the peak moisture-density relationship determined through laboratory compaction tests.

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    The document describes methods for determining the density of soil through laboratory tests. It discusses three main types of laboratory compaction tests: static tests that determine maximum density under static pressure; dynamic or impact tests that compact soil layers using blows from a hammer; and tamping foot or kneading compaction tests that compact soil through repetitive loads applied by a rotating tamping shoe. Key variables that affect soil density include specific gravity, particle size distribution, grain shape, moisture content, and compaction method. The standard density value is based on the peak moisture-density relationship determined through laboratory compaction tests.

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    The document describes methods for determining the density of soil through laboratory tests. It discusses three main types of laboratory compaction tests: static tests that determine maximum density under static pressure; dynamic or impact tests that compact soil layers using blows from a hammer; and tamping foot or kneading compaction tests that compact soil through repetitive loads applied by a rotating tamping shoe. Key variables that affect soil density include specific gravity, particle size distribution, grain shape, moisture content, and compaction method. The standard density value is based on the peak moisture-density relationship determined through laboratory compaction tests.

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    Density Test of Soil

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    Jessa Latosa
    The document describes methods for determining the density of soil through laboratory tests. It discusses three main types of laboratory compaction tests: static tests that determine maximum density under static pressure; dynamic or impact tests that compact soil layers using blows from a hammer; and tamping foot or kneading compaction tests that compact soil through repetitive loads applied by a rotating tamping shoe. Key variables that affect soil density include specific gravity, particle size distribution, grain shape, moisture content, and compaction method. The standard density value is based on the peak moisture-density relationship determined through laboratory compaction tests.

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    DENSITY TEST OF SOIL

    Density Test of Soil


    • The density of soil or weight per cubic foot
    varies with the peculiarities of the soil itself,
    the moisture content, and the compacted
    device plus the method of their use.
    • The standard weight of soil per cubic foot
    cannot be fixed, but should be determined in
    particular instance.
    Density Test of Soil
    The Main Variables in the Soil Proper are:
    1. Specific Gravity of the soil particles that may vary
    from 2.0 to 3.3 that is normally between 2.5 and 2.8
    2. Particle size distribution of the soil. A mass composed
    of entirely spheres of one size in the densest possible
    condition will contain 75% solid and 25% voids. The
    smaller the sphere in the mass the higher the
    percentage distribution may greatly affect density.
    3. Grain Shape of Soil Particles. Sharp angular particles
    will resist shifting from loose to compacted state.
    Flaky particles in soil will decrease its density because
    they are difficult to compact.
    LABORATORY TEST FOR SOIL
    Laboratory Test for Soil
    Test for density may be divided into two:
    1. Laboratory test to set standard for density.
    2. Field test to measure the density of soil in-placed on
    roadway.
    Laboratory tests may be subdivided in to
    three, according to the basis of compaction
    procedures.
    1. Static test.
    2. Dynamic and impact test.
    3. Tamping foot or kneading compaction test.
    Laboratory Test for Soil
    Static Test
    -is determining the maximum density of
    soil sample in the laboratory. A sample of about
    5000 grams of soil containing a specified
    percentage of water is placed in cylinder mold 6
    inches diameter and 8 inches high.
    Sand Replacement Method
    Core Cutter Method
    Laboratory Test for Soil
    Dynamic or Impact Test
    Samples of soils each containing a designated
    percentage of water are compacted in layers into
    molds of specified size. The sample is compacted by
    applying a number of blows from free falling
    hammer or prescribed dimension and weight with
    flat circular face. The peak of moisture density value
    represents the standard density. The AASHTO tests
    may be applied on that portion of the soil which
    will pass No. 4 sieve or all that passes ¾ sieve.
    Dynamic Compaction
    Laboratory Test for Soil
    Tamping Foot or Kneading Compact Test
    The material is fed into a rotating mold
    and compacted by several repetitive loads
    applied through tamping shoe shaped like sector
    of the circle. About 25% of the specimen is
    covered in each application. Compaction is
    through kneading action in contrast in contrast
    with the static pressure and impact test.
    Kneading Compaction Simulation

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