Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the mass and free drop, respectively, of rammer in the standard proctor test, as per IS 2720 - Part 7 - 1980?
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Download Solution PDFExplanation:
(i)The Indian Standard Equivalent of the Standard Proctor Test is called the light compaction test (IS: 2720 Part VII - 1974).
(ii) The Indian Standard Equivalent of the Modified Proctor Test is called the heavy compaction test (IS: 2720 Part VIII - 1983).
In compaction test:
|
Property |
IS light compaction test |
IS Heavy Modified compaction test |
|
Weight of hammer |
2.6 kg |
4.9 kg |
|
Number of Layers |
3 |
5 |
|
Number of blows |
25 |
25 |
|
Hight of fall |
310 mm |
450 mm |
|
Volume of mould |
1000 cc |
1000 cc |
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