Proctor Test
Proctor Test
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My experience is out of the geotechnical and testing arena so I have a stupid question. We have a gravel pit in which a contractor will pull fill material from. This same pit has been used for many different projects in the area. Compaction testing will be completed per ODOT specifications.
If the contractor has used material from this pit before is it normal to allow him to use the same Proctor? What does that mean in terms of the compaction testing?
If the contractor has used material from this pit before is it normal to allow him to use the same Proctor? What does that mean in terms of the compaction testing?





RE: Proctor Test
Soils vary in characterization from one location to another, laterally and vertically in soil stata. That can occur within a few feet or even within a few inches in highly stratified soils.
A single Proctor test is relatively cheap compared to the consequence of using the wrong value in compaction control.
RE: Proctor Test