Compaction test is conducted in the laboratory to determine the relation between the dry density and the water content of the given soil compacted with standard compaction energy and to determine the OMC corresponding to the MDD. The OMC obtained from the laboratory compaction test will help in deciding the amount of water to be used for compaction in the [...]
The following article will guide you about how to conduct IS compaction test for soil. Equipment used for the IS Compaction Test: The equipment for the test, as shown in Fig.12.2, consists of the following: 1. Compaction Mold: It is a cylindrical mold of 10 cm internal diameter and 12.73 cm internal height with a total volume of 1000 cm3. [...]
The following are the various elements of field compaction: 1. Selection of Fill Material and Borrow Area 2. Selection of Field Compaction Equipment 3. Compaction of Soil in the Field 4. Field Compaction Control. Procedure # 1. Selection of Fill Material and Borrow Area: The local soil sources are surveyed and samples are collected and tested. The relative suitability of [...]