Purpose of test To determine the specific gravity of soil fraction passing 4.75 mm sieve by pycnometer. Use of specific gravity value The knowledge of specific gravity is needed in calculation of soil properties like
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Soil Testing Required for Road Construction
Soil Testing Required for Road Construction Generally, when it come to construction on soils, tests should be performed to understand the nature of soil that the building is going to be constructed on. In this
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In this article named “Standard Proctor Compaction Test”, the details and procedures of proctor test are described. Introduction For construction of highways, airports, and other structures, it is often necessary to compact soil to improve
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