Question

In Jodhpur mini compaction test, the mould has capacity of ________ litre.

(a) 0.3

(b) 0.945

(c) 0.5

(d) 0.423

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

Question is taken from The Dietert, Abbot Compaction Test and Jodhpur Mini Compactor Test in section Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) 0.3

For explanation: In Jodhpur mini compaction test, the mould has effective height of 60 mm and internal diameter of 79.8 mm. Therefore the volume of the cylinder is,

 πr^2 h=π*79.8^2*60 mm^3=0.3 litres.