Question

In Jodhpur mini compaction test, the mould has effective height of ________ cm.

(a) 6

(b) 11.7

(c) 40

(d) 50

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) 11.7

To explain: In Jodhpur mini compaction test, the mould has effective height of 60 mm. In Abbot Compaction test, the apparatus consists of a metal cylinder that has an effective height of 40 cm. For the Standard Proctor test, the height of the mould is 11.7 cm.