As a result of the development of much heavier earth-moving and vibratory roller compaction equipment, soil compaction densities in the field are reaching levels that are not attainable in the laboratory. Higher compaction efforts, routinely seen in the field, not only result in higher unit weights but also lower optimum moisture contents than those found by the modified Proctor test. An experimental study was undertaken to evaluate field and laboratory compaction characteristics and to study laboratory compaction techniques further, such as gyratory compaction, in addition to impact and vibratory compaction, for the laboratory simulation of field compaction of A-3 sandy soils. Field test sections were constructed using typical field compaction techniques of today. Earth pressure cells were installed at the base of each lift to monitor total vertical stresses. A series of laboratory gyratory compaction tests for A-3 soils were conducted. Factors including vertical pressure, gyration angle, and gyration numbers were evaluated for the effects on the dry unit weight. The gyratory compaction curves using 200-kPa (29 psi) vertical pressure, a 1.25-degree gyration angle, and 90 gyrations were close to the field compaction curves.


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    Title :

    Laboratory Simulation of Field Compaction Characteristics on Sandy Soils


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2002-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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