Question: A laboratory test Mod AASHTO Test shows the optimum moisture content for soil compaction is 6 % and the maximum dry density for compaction is

A laboratory test Mod AASHTO Test shows the optimum moisture content for soil compaction
is 6% and the maximum dry density for compaction is 2195 kg/m^3.if the Sg for the particles
is 2.7, then determine:
a) Zero air voids density moisture
b)% air voids in the sample in the lab
c) What is required in the field if the technician says 98% Mod
d) Percentage air voids if the contractor achieved the required compaction at a moisture
content of 4%.

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