Question

In Abbot Compaction test, the internal diameter of the mould is ____________ cm.

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 5.2

(d) 10.15

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The above asked question is from The Dietert, Abbot Compaction Test and Jodhpur Mini Compactor Test in section Compaction of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) 5.2

To explain: In Abbot Compaction test, the internal diameter of the mould is 5.2 cm. For the Standard Proctor test, the internal diameter of the mould is 10.15 cm.