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Number of tests performed
Location of tests
Test results
Height of building
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4"
3"
1½"
2"
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To measure the pH level of the soil.
To determine the optimal moisture content for soil compaction.
To identify the type of soil based on color.
To measure the permeability of the soil.
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Maximum dry density
Maximum wet density and optimum moisture content
Optimum moisture content
Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content
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5.5
9
10
12
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Continue to perform tests until readings better match previous readings
Perform another standardization test
Move 6 inches and perform another test
Turn the machine off and on and perform another test
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The Liquid Limit (LL) minus the Plastic Limit (PL)
The Liquid Limit (LL) plus the Plastic Limit (PL)
The Plastic Limit (PL) plus the Liquid Limit (LL)
The Plastic Limit (PL) minus the Liquid Limit (LL)
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1022
1020
1024
1028
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100
90
92
95
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5
7
3
2
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98% of Standard Proctor
98% of Standard Proctor in upper 2 feet of fill
95% of Standard Proctor
95% of Modified Proctor
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10 kg
15 kg
25 kg
12 kg
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Verify materials below footings are adequate
Verify excavations are extended to proper depth
In the presence of less than 12 inches of fill, verify use of proper materials, densities, and lift thicknesses
In the presence of more than 12 inches of fill, verify use of proper materials, densities, and lift thicknesses
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10
8
9
6
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Non-vibe sheep’s foot
Vibratory sheep’s foot
Vibratory flat-drum roller
Tracked by dozer
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A higher wet density
A higher moisture content
A higher dry density
A lower dry density
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1068.2
1062.2
1066.2
1056.2
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Liquid Limit
Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit
Liquid Index
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Spodosol
Vertisol
Histosol
Andisol
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107.7
107.9
108.0
108.1
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96
95
97
94
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2
5
4
5.5
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MH
CL
SM
CH
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The ground level is too high by 2.5 inches
The ground level is too high by 2.5 feet
The ground level is too low by 2.5 inches
The ground level is too low by 2.5 feet
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Soil type
Moisture content
Compaction equipment
Specific gravity
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Dry density is too high
LL is too low
Compaction is not required on a CH soil
Moisture content is too low
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Grain size greater and ¾ inch
Grain size retained on a #3 sieve
Grain size greater than 3 inches
Grain size between 3 inches and 12 inches
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Use the backscatter setting
Use no more than 1/8 inch of filler material
Perform a standardization
Use at least 3 mm of filler material
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Once a day
Every 10 readings
Once a week
Whenever the backscatter setting is used
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1
2
3
4
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Shore the sides of the trench
Use the nuclear gauge for moisture content
Standardize the nuclear gauge
Use the backscatter setting
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91.8%
50.3%
95.4%
109.0%
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11.5%
11.3%
10.2%
13.9%
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Prior to grading
During initial clearing
Once vegetation has been removed from site
Once fill has been placed and compacted
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When rock size is greater than 36 inches
When depth of excavation exceeds 12 feet
Never
After the rock has been reconsolidated
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Outcropping
Jetting
Reworking
Overexcavation
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SW
CL
GAB
Rock fill
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No requirement
3 hours
8 hours
16 hours
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40% or less retained on 3/4 sieve
10% or less retained on 3/4 sieve
20% or less retained on 3/4 sieve
30% or less retained on 3/4 sieve
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2+00
3+25
3+00
0+00
10
8
5
2
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81
2+50
2+25
2+31
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200
20
2
2000
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24
92
12
2
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