METHOD OF TESTING SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
Method 5.1.1: Soil compaction and density tests—Determination of the dry density/moisture content relation of a soil using standard compactive effort
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This standard sets out a method for the determination of the relationship between the moisture content and the dry density of a soil, when compacted, using standard compactive effort.
See below the apparatus and its components/ accessories that can be bought separately:
- Compaction Mould A
- Compaction Mould B
- Surcharge
- Annular surcharge
- Collar