Question: A Proctor standard compaction test was conducted on a soil sample, determining the material had a maximum dry unit weight of 1 9 kN /

A Proctor standard compaction test was conducted on a soil sample, determining the
material had a maximum dry unit weight of 19 kN/m3 and an optimum moisture content of 11.5%.
In-situ, the material was found to have a unit weight of 17.2 kN/m3 and a water content of 8.2%. For
use on site, the soil must be compacted to 95% of its maximum dry unit weight.
Determine:
a. The volume of natural in-situ material needed for 0.5 m3 of the final constructed material
b. The additional weight of water to each 0.5 m3 of natural material that must be added to
reach 95% compaction
c. How many 10 m3 truckloads are needed to transport the material needed for the project,
knowing a final volume of 50,000 m3 is required

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