Question

To test the compaction characteristics, the method are based on ______

(a) dynamic loading only

(b) kneading only

(c) vibration loads only

(d) dynamic, static, kneading

The question was asked in examination.

Enquiry is from Compaction Introduction topic in section Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) dynamic, static, kneading

Explanation: There are many methods available for the test of compaction and these tests are based on the types of compaction and these are:

 dynamic or impact

 kneading

 static and vibration.