Question: 3 - 1 9 . Specifications require 9 6 % compaction on a project. Maximum dry unit weight was found to be 1 1 4

3-19. Specifications require 96% compaction on a project. Maximum dry unit weight was found to be 114lbft3 at a water content of 13.5% in laboratory tests. Results of a field unit weight test were dry unit weight =111lbft3 and water content 11.0%. A sample in the field contained about 15% gravel sizes. Is the compaction satisfactory?
3 - 1 9 . Specifications require 9 6 % compaction

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