Compaction Test
Compaction Test
(OP)
Need to know if there's any ASSHTO spec. that specifies the places where the compaction test should or shouldn't be taken...My case is that i have an inspector who wants to take a compaction test near a curb, where i am sure it won't get 100% as required since the roller is to big
thanks....
thanks....





RE: Compaction Test
Check your agency specs, most specify the minimum distance from the edge of the testable area.
RE: Compaction Test
I assume that the 100% is standard proctor and this shouldn't be too onerous to achieve with small equipment so long as you keep your lifts down in thickness.
Also - why was it 100%; is this a landscaping area (median) or for future loading?
As indicated, if you make the attempt to do the work to achieve the requisite goal and are not trying to just get out of it, your inspector, with judgment as to the severity of the problem, might just make the edge compaction go away.
RE: Compaction Test
Is this true or not?????
RE: Compaction Test
RE: Compaction Test
www.winterparkgov.com/town_code/standards/chapter12.pdf
In it, section 12.4.3, they want 20% of the random compaction test locations on aggregate base courses near kerbs, manholes, etc to be within one foot!
Not AASHTO - but a spec that clearly wants the test location near the kerb.