Question: In a soil compaction test, the following data was collected; Water content of sample ( % ) 9 . 3 1 1 . 8 1

In a soil compaction test, the following data was collected;
Water content of sample (%)9.311.814.317.620.823.0
Bulk (moist) unit weight (kN/m3)18.1318.8119.6820.1519.9719.53
Specific gravity of solids =2.64
2.1 Draw an accurate graph which represents the dry density compaction curve for this soil and identify accurately from this graph the maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC) of the soil.
2.2 Field compaction control tests carried out at 4 site locations recorded the following values;
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Vol (cc)946980957967
Wet mass (g)1777189219342087
Dry Mass (g)1551170516561780
If field compaction in-situ moisture content may vary by 2% above OR below the OMC value determined in Q2.1, and in-situ dry density must be at least 95%MDD as determined in Q2.1 above, determine which of the four field compaction control tests (1-4) meets specifications.
2.3 Calculate and plot the line representing the Zero Air Voids for the soil in Q2.1, using a moisture content that varies from 13% to 22% in intervals of 3%. If one of the field control tests in Q2.2 were suspected of being incorrectly recorded, which one of tests 1-4 would it be any why?
In a soil compaction test, the following data was

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