Is Code for Soil Compaction?

The method of test based on light compaction is covered in IS : 2720 ( Part 7 )-1'~80*. This revision is prepared so as to cover such cases when soil could be susceptible to crushing ~during compaction.

Is Code 2720 Standard Proctor test?

STANDARD • IS: 2720 (Part 8) 1983. OBJECTIVE • To determine the required amount of water to be used when compacting the soil in the field and the resulting degree of denseness, which can be expected from compaction at optimum moisture content.

What does it mean to have 95% compaction?

95% compaction means that the soil on the construction site has been compacted to 95% of the maximum density achieved in the lab. ... It means that when you conduct compaction test(in the laboratory) on a small soil sample of a particular site. You get some value of maximum dry unit weight at certain moisture content.