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7-Modified Proctor Test

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Compaction:

Modified Proctor Test


PUPR Dec 2000
Rev April 2007 - AMG

Reduction of void ratio by mechanical means.

Soil Compaction:
Reduces soil compressibility Reduces soil porosity vulnerability to changes in water content Dry density increases soil shear strength

Compaction Equipment

Compaction Equipment

Compaction Equipment

Mix the water thoroughly with 5 lb of dry, crushed soil in about 3 stages.

Test Specs Mold Volume, Both Tests: 1/30 ft3 for 4-in Mold 3/40 ft3 for 6-in Mold Standard Hammer: 5.5 lbs Drop: 12 in (1 ft) # Layers: 3 Blows/Layer: 25 (4in) 56 (6 in) Modified Hammer: Drop: # Layers: Blows/Layer:

Pour the moist soil into the mold: 5 layers for the Modified test

10.0 lbs 18 in (1.5 ft) 5 25 (4in) 56 (6 in)

Apply the compaction energy


Trim the compacted sample to the mold volume

Record the weight of the moist soil plus the mold and place them in the sample ejector.

Break the compacted sample to obtain water content sample

Obtain at least 500 grams of moist soil from the center of the sample to determine its water content

Place in oven to determine sample water content

d : Dry Density, = t / (1+w)


t : Total Density, = Wt / Vt Wt : Wmold+moist sample - Wmold Vt: Mold Volume w = Water Content (decimal value)
Dry Density (lb/ft3)

Modified Proctor Test on Sandy Clay June 12, 2002


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Compaction Curve
Prepare it to fit in an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet
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Water Content (%)

Proctor Test Calculation Example: Given:


Mold D = 4 in

Total Unit Weight:


T = (8.60-4.50) lb / (1/30) ft3 T = 123.0 lb/ft3
4.50 lbs 8.60 lbs

Unit Weight:
W mold = W mold+moist soil =

Water Content
w = (670-614) / (614-160) x 100 w = 12.4 %

Water Content

Moisture-Dry density relationships for various types of soils (Peck)

W moist soil+cup = W cup = W dry soil+cup=

670 gr 160 gr 614 gr

Dry Unit Weight:


D = (123.0) / (1 + 0.124) = 109.4 lb/ft3

Plot

w = 12.4 % , D = 109.4 lb/ft3

Modified Proctor Test on Sandy Clay June 12, 2002


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Dry Density (lb/ft3)

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Compaction Curve
Prepare it to fit in an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet
0 5 10 15 20 25 30

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Water Content (%)

Moisture-Dry density relationships for various types of soils (Peck)

PUPR CE-4203 Geotechnical Engineering I Lab

MODIFIED PROCTOR TEST DATA


Soil Description: _______________________________________ Date: _________________ Section: _______

TOTAL DENSITY
W mold (lbs) = Water Added (gr) Wt+mold (lbs) T (PCF) Cup No. Wt+cup (gr) Wcup (gr) Wdry+cup (gr) w (%) d (PCF) V mold(D=4in) = 1/30 ft3 = 944 cm3

WATER CONTENT & DRY DENSITY

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