Compaction test is conducted in the laboratory to determine the relation between the dry density and the water content of the given soil compacted with standard compaction energy and to determine the OMC corresponding to the MDD. The OMC obtained from the laboratory compaction test will help in deciding the amount of water to be […]
How to Test Compaction of Soil? | Soil Engineering
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How to Conduct IS Compaction Test ? (Equipment and Procedure) | Soil
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The following article will guide you about how to conduct IS compaction test for soil. Equipment used for the IS Compaction Test: The equipment for the test, as shown in Fig.12.2, consists of the following: 1. Compaction Mold: It is a cylindrical mold of 10 cm internal diameter and 12.73 cm internal height with a […]
How to Construct Well Foundations: With Stages | Soil Engineering
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Construction of well foundation consists of the following stages: 1. Laying the Cutting Edge 2. Alignment Control 3. Construction of Well Curb 4. Construction of Well Steining 5. Well Sinking. Stage # 1. Laying the Cutting Edge: Well foundations are constructed in stages by sinking under self-weight as well as dredging the soil inside the […]