Correlations Between Simple Field Test and Relative Density-Test Values
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 122, Issue 10
Abstract
Correlations developed between a simple field test, a 1 point standard Proctor test on air-dry sand, and relative density-test values are presented for 29 filter sands studied. The correlations allow prediction of 70 and 50% relative density values from the field 1 point compaction test value. The field 1 point standard Proctor dry-density value on air-dry sand was greater than the 50% relative density value for all 29 sands tested.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 122 • Issue 10 • October 1996
Pages: 860 - 862
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Copyright © 1996 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1996
Published in print: Oct 1996
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