Question: Question # 5 ( 4 pts . ) : A Modified Proctor compaction test was conducted on the soil in Question # 3 , with

Question #5(4 pts.):
A Modified Proctor compaction test was conducted on the soil in Question #3, with the results shown below. The weight and volume of the mold used in the test were 4.95lb and 130ft3, respectively, and the mass of the can was 55 grams. Based on the results:
a) Plot the Proctor curve for the borrow soil. (2 pts.)
b) Determine the optimum water content and maximum dry unit weight for the borrow soil. .
c) If we can compact to 95% of maximum, determine what moisture content the soil would need in order to match the unit weight required for the soil in Question #3, and if it is in the optimum range based on the Proctor test. (1 pt.)
\table[[weight of wet soil and mold (Ib),mass of can and wet soil (g),mass of can and dry soil (g)],[9.11,110.43,102.51],[9.02,120.44,115.50],[8.88,109.52,106.21],[9.28,130.06,121.42],[9.17,127.57,120.64]]
Question # 5 ( 4 pts . ) : A Modified Proctor

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