1. In compaction tests, the following data were collected: Bulk density, p (Mg/m) 1.85 2.01 2.12...
1. (a) Briefly describe what is meant by the terms compaction and consolidation [5 marks] (b) In a standard B.S. compaction test, the following data was collected Moisture Content Bulk Density (Mg/m3) 1.87 2.04 2.13 2.20 2.16 2.09 $$5 8 10 13 16 19 Particle specific gravity 2.7 (i)Use a graph to find the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the soil shown above [10 marks] (ii) On the same graph, plot the zero and 5% air void...
The following results were obtained from standard Proctor compaction tests. Test ID Mass of moist soil (kg) 1 1.633 Standard Proctor Test 2 . 1.841 1.907 1.822 1.756 Moisture Content Test 14 14 Mass of tin empty (g) Mass of tin + wet sample (g) Mass of tin + dry sample (g) 98 62 878280 (a) Calculate moisture content (w) and dry unit weight (ya) for standard Proctor compaction tests. Plot moisture content (w) vs. dry unit weight (yd). Given:...
Two compaction tests, a standard Proctor test and a modified Proctor test, were performed on a particular soil. Label which curve corresponds to which test. Label the maximum dry density and optimum water content for the higher curve. Derive an expression for the Zero Air Voids (ZAV) line shown in the figure below. The form of the line should be ya - f(w,Gs) ZAV (S-100%) Yd
standard Proctor compaction test conducted on a clay sample gave the following results Weight of wet soil in the mould (g) | 1765 1860 1924 1947 1928 1906 Moisture content (%) 13.1 14.9 16.8 18.9 21.1 23.2 If the volume of the sample mould is 944 cm3, Determine the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the clay Draw on the same graph 5% voids ratio line. Sketch the dry density-moisture content curve you expect from modified Proctor compaction...
For the data in Fig. 5.1: (a) Estimate the maximum dry density and optimum water content for both the standard curve and the modified Proctor curve. (b) What is the placement water content range for 90% relative compaction for the modified Proctor curve and 95% relative compaction for the standard Proctor curve? (c) For both curves, estimate the maximum placement water content for the minimum compactive effort to achieve the percent relative compaction in part (b) Reference: Figure 5.1 2.0...
A series of Proctor compaction tests were performed on fill material used for a roadway application. The results are shown in the Table below.Data Point No.12345Mass of compacted soil + mould (kg)3.7623.9214.0344.0914.04Moisture content, w (%)4.57.510.112.916.4 The mass of the compaction mould was 2.031 kg. The mould volume was 1×10–3 m3.(a) Compute dry unit weight gd for each data point. (b) Draw the Proctor compaction curve of the soil, and determine the maximum dry unit weight gd max and optimum moisture content...
10. Write a one-page summary of the attached paper? INTRODUCTION Many problems can develop in activated sludge operation that adversely affect effluent quality with origins in the engineering, hydraulic and microbiological components of the process. The real "heart" of the activated sludge system is the development and maintenance of a mixed microbial culture (activated sludge) that treats wastewater and which can be managed. One definition of a wastewater treatment plant operator is a "bug farmer", one who controls the aeration...