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What Is Standard Proctor Test & his Detail | Procedure Standard Proctor Test

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The required density is the degree to which a soil needs to be tamped down to make it as solid as it was in its original state. iv) rammer 5.5 lb rammer dropped from a height of 12 in. The rammer has a mass of 2.6 The below figure shows the dimensions of the IS version of the Proctor test mould and the rammer.

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14 Types of Compaction Equipment used on Construction

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Compaction is a process of improving or increasing the density of soil by a manual or mechanical method. It is employed to make the soil more stable and increase the bearing capacity of the soil layer on the construction site. There are different Types of Compaction Equipment used on Construction Site.