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T EPARmZT
This Memorandum introduces the Xoisture Condition Apparatus (MCA) ad a new soil
parameter, the Moisture ConWtion Value (XV), for predicting and assessing
suitability of soils for eafihwork%ng.
TECHNICAL HEMORAXW'ld SH 7 /83
SPECIF'ICATIONFCRRCADBNDERIM;MORKS
1. INTROIXJCTION
2. SCOPE
This Memorandnm introduces the Moisfure Condition Apatus #GA) and a new soil
prefer, the Moisture Condition Value (EV), for predicting and assessing
suitability of soils for earthworking. A substitution of Specification Clause
601.1 (iii) (f) US- necessary and is given in Appendix A. The corresponding
amentie& wphs of the Notes for Guidance are included as Appendix B. Detailed
instructions for ~arrging out the tests and applflng the results are given in SDD
Applications Guide No 1, 1983, a copy of which is attached.
3.1 For all site investigation and work contracts on trunk roads the suita-
bility of soil for dhworking shall be determined by means of the Moisture
Condition Apparatus using the procedure set out in the SDD Applications
Guide Ro 1.
3.2 Clause 601, as amended try the redefinition of section 7 (iii) (f)
according to Appendix A, skll be usea to define the Suitability of materials
used in earkhworh.
3.3 The Notes for Guidance to the Specifications shall be amended according
to Appendix B.
3.4 In all calculations of MCV the *beti fit * line shall be used.
.
3.5 The Moisture Condition oalibrafiap line of each mjor soil tgpe
having a potential suitability problem shall be established at the site
invssfigation stage anda rqresentatiw range 0fWVs atnatuFslmoi6ture
contents determined in the tiield.
3.6 Ihtring contract worlds the MCA till be ueed to detemiae suitability.
Soils in an unsuitable skate are defined as those having an MCV less than
the limit set for the contract.
3.7 Nience and competence in the use of the XCA and in the interc
vet&ion of results is consideti essential. All sfaff inwlved in the
use of the MCA must have completed, to the satisfaction of this De-me&,
anappropriate course of training.
49 ADvICEAYBdSSIsTANCE
Advice and guidance on the interpretation of this Technial ~wwrandurp or matters a
relating to the Moisture Condition Appeugtus includiagtmning of at&f c8tl be
obtained fmm the Chief Road E@neer,.Scottish Developarent lkment, Room 3/86,
New St Andrew18 Rouse, Minburgh. Telephone Ho 031 556 8400 W 5584.
I
J M MACKEZZIE
Ch ef Road Engineer
2.
-A
Clause 601, section 1, subsection (iii), paragraph (f) shall be amended to read as
follows:-
(f) materials having a moisture condition value (WV) less than the limit
mrmitted in the Contract for such materials, unless otherwise directed
by the &gineer.
A. The following replaces paras 143 on page 29.
D. The follow- replace6 the first pwaph only of NG 608.11 on page 33:-
11. FOX the moses of Cvi6On of the state of compaction of slspect
and approved areas it i6 Vital fhat fe6t6 are camied Out on -a6
in which material6 are of the same cla66ification, have approximately
the 82me r2nge of MCVs and lie within the Specification requirement6
for,I!m.
TECHNICAL MEhlORAhDUlil SH7 183
AMENDMENT NO 1
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Table of Contents
LIST OF FIGURES
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. PRINCIPLES OF COMPACTION 1
3. MOISTURE CONDITION TESTING 2
3.1 The apparatus 2
3.2 Prindples 3
3.3 Test Procedures
3.3.1 Determination of MCV :
3.3.2 Determination of MCV on a Sample
after Saturation 4
3.3.3 Calibration Lines 5
3.4 General Guidance 6
3.4.1 MCV 6
0 3.4.2 Calculation
Testing of MCV 6
3.4.3 Calibration Testing 7
4. APPLICATION 8
4.1 Site Investigation 8
4.2 EarthworHng 9
4.2.1 Earthmoving 9
4.2.2 Compaction 9
5. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES 10
5.1 Site Investigation 10
5.2 Earthworking 11
6. REFERENCES 12
APPENDIX 1 Instructions for Mdsttm Condition Testing
APPENDIX 2 Forms MCAl and MCA?
APPENDIX 3 Examples
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1. Application potential of the MCA.
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KEY
Cl
:
100 80 60
FIG 1 APPLICATION
(<O-Obmm)
AM YOIOS LINE
a mmmE
CONTENT
CoNTENt aunruc
Ihl
tp*rLfmm ?Lzfw;
a
2-3
2.2
2-l
2-o
BULK
DENSITY
(Mglm31 kg
I-8
I.7
1.6
III 12 14 I6 IS 20 22 24
a
MOISTURE COKTENT r%)
1.3 If the fines content Hes between the Units de5ed above (ie 1.1
and 1.2) then the MCA may sdll be useable, but this should be
determined by carefully attemptig a calibration line. If a ctibration
line with a clearly de&led section, a negative slope ; and a
correlation coeffkient above 0.9, is obtained then the MCA can be
used over that specific range of moisture rontents. A single MCA
test performed on the material in a saturated state can pro-de
further guidance on whether a calibredon Rne should be attempted.
Test6 using the MCA replace the previous techmlques of de5ing an upper
&nit of moisture content for acceptability.
This guide exphdns the basic prindplee of the MCA for soils 8ati8fyirrg
categories 1 .l and 1.3 above. It gives detsiled instructions for test
procedures and offers guidance on the interpretation and use of results.
Forms for reccrrding data and carrying out evaluations are given along
with worked examples. The procedure6 have been used 6uecessfuRp
(refs 3, 4) on Trunk Road Projects over a period of 8 years.
2. PRINCIPLES OF COMPACTION
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Upper cross-member
\
Handle Handle
Rammer
c Penetration seal*
+ on rammer
1
1
Guide rods
Oropheight
vcrnief-scales
Above each optimum moisture content all such curve6 converge to form a
single Hne approx&atlng to the 5 per cent air voids line. The pojnt of
Intersection of each compaction curve and convergenn hne therefore
relates maximum bulk den&y, moisture content and compactlve effort.
Using the degree to which ti voids have been eliminated as a measure of
the degree of compaction, the convergence line corresponds to the
maximum practical level of compaction achieved during testig.
The bulk den&y at full compaction ie related to the oompactive effort
z&azEl$ed and does not neceesarlly equate to the highest bulk dent&y
In the field the terms tm&mum bulk density and full
eompactio~ are therefore only meaningful when they are linked to the
plant used.
At moisture contents below optimum full compaction will only be achieved
when the convergence line is reached. SoUs which are compacted at too
low a moisture content therefore require extra compactive effort to achieve
a state of full compaction.
The compaction test is carried out in undrained conditions, water is not
peradtted to escape from the sample mould. The bulk density increases in
each test with moisture content until the convergence line is reached. At
this point no further increase in bulk density LB possible unless water is
allowed to escape, further compactive effort being abeorbed by the
incompressible water and appearing mainly as pore water pressures which
dissipate with time. In drained conditions, a~ found in most natural
conditions, the bulk density increases to the convergence line and then
moves upwards along the convergence line as water is forced out. The
time taken to final compaction and the extent to which pore water
pressures are developed are a function of the permeability of the soil.
Those aoils compacted at very high moieture contents develop pore water
pressures related to the compactive effort applied and the permeability.
A test procedure attempting to airnulate the above conditions must
therefore be carried out in controlled or measured conditions of compactive
effort, maximum bulk density and moisture content in an environment
allowing water to escape from the system if pore pressures develop.
These requirements are satisfied during moisture condition testing.
3. MOISTURE CONDlTION TESTING
The Moisture Condition Test is a form of strength test fn which the
compactlve effort for near full compaction of a sample of soil is
determined. A new parameter - the Moisture Condition Value (MCV) - is
used to quantify the compactive effort and correlates with shear strength
and with CBR at the same level of compaction.
3.1 The apparatus
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OBTAIN
SOIL SAMPLE
APPROX. 24 Kg.
I *
RECORD SAMPLE
OETAlLS ON
* MOISTURECOIIIDITION
TEST FORM HCA I
*
PASS SAhdPLE
THROUGH
20mm SIEVE
1
TAKE FRACTION
PASSING 20mm
SIEVE& WEIGH I3Kg
CORRECf TO $204
,
i
PLACE SAMPLE IN
MCA MOlllD & AOD
FIBRE DISC TO TOP
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LOCK RAMMER UP
IPLACE MDlJLD ON
BASE DF APPARATUS
AND LOCK IN PLACE I
GENrLY LOWER
RAMMER ON TO
FIBRE DISC
4
SET TRIP CDUNTER
TD ZERO
b
J OBTAIN SAMPLE
SET HElGHTOF OROP DF SOIL
RAlSE RAMMER
* READINGS TAHENAFlER 1.2.34.6.8.l2J6.
1 24.32.48.64.96.128.
192.266.6wwS THROUGH Mmm
TAKE PENElRATlDN-
READING
TAKE 2-5Kg OF
FRACTIUN PASSING
Zllmm ADD VWTER
UNTIL SAJURATILI
SEEPAGEOCCURRED 1
COMWE READlNG
(461 wm
READING (81
A
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- .. .. -..-,-
rk
IU
STDP TEST
RAISE RAMMER
r-l
prneEl.SKg OF
sAnR?Am SAMPLE
IN MC4 MDUID
1
ADD Fl6RE DISC TD
DSSl6LE ?
. A I AND LOCKIN I TOP OF MWLD
I
FIG 6 FLOWCHART- TEST W FOR DEfERMlNATlDN FIG 7 FlDWH4RT - MCV TESTINGOF S4llJWED
m
OF MCV
descent. Checks should also be made to ascertaIn that
the drop height vernier assembly i6 6eCUrdy fastened
and that alt socket screws are secure.
3.3.2.2 Testing
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I08tAlN BULK
PASS ttmlGH2lhm
SIM GREAKING
DowNAG-
ri
REmKE SAMPLE
To 1.5Kg
t
PUCE SAMPLE IN
MolJwANo AOD
FlBREDlSClOlDP
TAKEFRAcmN
-f1
PASSING 2omm ?-.
NOTE ~O~IDN
RETAINED FORM
MCA2 &ECTION6 1
MAKfUPSlX
KEPlESENTAlM
2.5Ka SANIPLES
I--
MIX EACHSAMPLETO
DIFFERENTMttlSTuRE
WNTEN? to GM
NOTE RESULTSON
FORM MCA2
SAMPLE
BLOWS(B)
MCV
FIG 11 TEST CURVE - SAMPLE WITH RELATIVELYLOW
#OMURE CONTENT
WCW
FIG 12 TEST CURVE
- SAMPLEWITH RELATIVELY
HIGH
MOlSTlJFiE
CONTENT
3.4 General Guidance
3.4.1 MCV Testing
NO dffficultywill be experienced with the majority of soils,
particulerly those of a cohesive nature and characteristic curves
(Fig 10) can be obtained. However problems may arise during
the testing of samples having either a reladvely low or a
relatively high m&ture content. This wfll be pwticularly true
In the testing of granular Glad& Tills.
Samples which are of a relatively low moisture content usually
produce a plot Wig 11) in which the change in penetration ia
uniformly low and the 5 mm line is either not reached or crowed
repeatedly. A total of over 256 blows may be necessary for a
change In penetradon of less than 5 mm. The test consequently
takes appredably longer. It is arguable whether continuing the
test to such a high number of blows is necessary.
Tests on samples of relatively high moisture content (Fig 12)
may experience seepage of water from the base of the mould.
Unless the amount of water escaping from the base of the sample
is measured or an accurate determination of moisture content
made prior to testing, it is Imperative that testing is stopped
when seepage is seen. Conthuing the test after the seepage
point is reached leads to an incorrect moisture content
detemimtion on completion of the test. It also alters the
system by allowing a change in modsture content to take place
and this may affect results. In this context seepage is
differentiated from the occasional spurt of water ejecting from
the base slots aa air escapes from the sample. Warning of the
seepage condition can be obtained by observing the condition of
the rammer sides a6 testtng progresses. Noticeable liquid
(usually in the form of a mud slurry) occurring on the lower
face indicates that the saturated state is being reached. The
possibility of obtaining a valid MCV on such samples depends on
the number and value of the penetrations taken before seepage.
Insuffident paints can lead to a 5 mm intersecdon not being
achieved or one inaccurately determined. This behaviour can be
expected in samples with a low fines content and relatively high
permeability.
3.4.2 Calculadon of MCV
The mechanism involved Ln the compaction of a cohesive 6oil is
one. almost solely involving densiflcadon in Its origfnal state.
The original concept of the MCV test, as introduced in SR 522
recognised this by cakuladng graphically the MCV from the
steepest straight Hne on the change in penetration plot to eve
MCV (es). Any difference from an MCV calculated from the
beet fit line (MCV (bf)) was minjmal and explained 88 arising
from processes other than simple dendflcadon and which were
assumed not to be of importance to norm& earthworking on &e.
Such differences that were observed were aseumed to &se only
as a result of mould condinement and a6 such were unique to the
test procedure. In any event MCV (as) gave a conservative
(pessimistic) result favouring rejection of the soil rather than
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CONOlTlON 1
FIG 13 CAUBRATION
UNE- RELATlVELY
WET CONDlTlDNS
0 2 4 6 8 IO 12 14 16 18 20
MOISTURE CONDITIONVALUE IHCVV)
FIG 1~ CALIBRATIONLINE-RELATIVELYDRYCONDITIONS
0.
/I(
0 INEFFECTIVE
LOWESTMOISTURE
~-..&.-.-f~~~.~- I - .f
f#RT OFLINE
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
MOISTURECONOlTlDNVALUE (MCVI
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INTERCEPT
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is experl8nced during compaction. It is suggested that a test in a
saturated State be csded out on before
all c&ibraUon
granular soils
i.6 attempted. It is important to note that such materials must be
used in f-y draining environments, Classification of soils in
categori86 6.6 defined in s&ion 1 should be carried out at an early
stage.
The need to obt6in Wibratlon lines on all soil types with a potential
acceptability problem i6 Of tit& tip0136nCe if On-site testing Of
acceptability i.6 envisaged during construction. The presence of an
ti8ff8Cdve part to the C6Xbration line can make the interpretation
8rromoUs if at6 present28 is nut realised - a single MCV value could
have 2 possible modstUr6 COZltePt 8qUiV&!lltS.
4.2 &irthworIdng
4.2.1 Eatthmoving
4.2.2 CompactiOn
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the prime intention of increasing its shear strength. Generally
the maximum bulk density at the pertaining (natural) modsture
content is akaed at. To as&t plant operation the Spedflcation
(Ref 6) tabulates the compactive effort requbed in terms of the
number of passes for different types of plant.
The process of taldng a dIsturbed aoil and compacting it to its
maximum possible density is followed Sn the modaure condition
test. The test therefore broadIy simulates construction
compaction to measure the potential MCV. Consequently on-site
MCV testing allows acceptabilIty for compaction to be determined
and indicates the compactive effort required to produce a state
of near fu& compaction. As a2ready discussed (Section 2) a adI
in a relatively dry state Ww require higher compactive effort to
achieve compaction than one in a relatfvely wet state.. Indeed
once the moieture content drops below a par&&r level it may
not be possible to compact it suffdentlp utzing reasonable
rompactive effort. Conversely de-watering or stockpmng may
be necessary in very wet a&8. Such requfrements can be
predicted by the use of the MCA.
The MCA indicates the potential shear strength (in terms of
MCV) of a 1.5 kg sample pasdng a 20 mm sieve. In edIs
containing a very coarse fraction en fncreaee in the overaIl
ehear strength can be expected after 3ncorporation into an earth
structure such aa an embankment. An increase in overall shear
strength beyond that predicted by the MCV teat can therefore
be expected when using materials such as Boulder Tills -
providing that near fuII compactlon is achieved. It wiH be
necessary to increase the compactive effort due to the effect of
the Iarge boulders, or it may be possible to use material at a
lower MCV than normal.
5. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
5.1 Site Investigation
Testing should be carried out on each major variety of aoiI likely to
prove problematical in terms of acceptability. Calibradon lines
should be drawn up for each SOP type. A plot of Slope against .
Intercept wfIl enable the most problematical soils (those with the
highest sensitltity) to be recogx&ed. CaIibratfon Hnea are important
in the characterisation of the relationehip between MCV and moisture
content and can be the baeie of any subsequent ~&tUre condition
tesdng for acoeptabiUty .
Samples taken for tesUng must be representative. BuIk samples
formed by the aggregadon of smaller samples may not reflect the true
properties of the components or the performance of the material
during earthworldng.
MCV tests carried out on samples 88 they are obtsSned during site
investigation will give an indication 88 to the existing acceptabmty
provided that the sample is representative and at itts natural moisture
content. However, such results should be used with cauUon 86
natural moisture contents are IikeIy to vary considerabIy both in the
host soil and in the period between site investigation and contract
earthwordng .
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DETAIN SAMPIES OF
SOlLlYPEs PmsENT
ON SIT&AM
3llKgoFEAcHnPE
I
I FORMS
MEA 1 l-
PRODUCEPLof DF
L-J
TAKE SWPLE
I CDNDUCTMCV TE5t
(FIGS 4 & 5 I I
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1. mar to sarthmovtng
2. Dueg earthmoving
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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOISTURE CONDITION TES,TING
1. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
1 .l A moi6ture condition apparatus and mould 88 described $n
LR 750.
1.2 A drcular ilbre disc, 99 mm diameter and 5 mm thick.
1.3 A 9 mm vernier 6&e, or 8 depth gauge of the 66me accuracy.
1.4 A balance readable to 2.5 kg and accurate to +- 20 g.
2.3 The rammer falls fmely and does not foul the mould during
descent.
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3. DETERMINATION OF MCV (Form MCAl)
3.1 prvlcedllre
3.1.1 Information on site, d-ate, sample number, soil type and
ties content shall be recorded on form MCAl in the appropriate
plecee.
3.1.2 The 6oU shall be passed through a 20 mm BS mieve,
removing only fndivldual pmtlclee marwr then 20 mm, and a
1.5 kg sample taken. Note the proportion retbed by the
sieve.
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3.1.12 The mould shall be unclamped from the apparatus, its
base removed and the spedmen extracted.
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between3 andSample numbers and estimated
15. mdsture
contents be recorded on Form MCA2 section 1. These
should
eample numbers ahall &so be recorded on Form MCAl sectton 1.
4.1.6
8. Gmaulnr nob (fl.nes < 18%)
For granular mile the 2.5 kg sample ahall be reduced to
1.5 kg and may be tested immediately.
b. Cohedve B&B W#IB > 18%)
For oohedve sails the 2.5 kg sample ehaU be allowed to
I&I la a mealed coatdner for at leaat 24 houra after
mixfng with the calculated amount of water to ensure
uniform moisture disMbuUon. The rample aha then be
passed thtough a 20 mm deve ensu.riag that any
aggregations of day am broken down.
4.3.7 The MCV of each sample shall be determined according to
-
Appendix 1, aecdon 3 using Form MCAl eecUon 1 and 2. A
summary of sampIe aumber and MCV ehould be made on
Fom MCAl se&on 3 and any relevant comments added.
PsrtlcuLer attention should be made to the oaUlty of MCVs as
da&bed ia Section 3.4.3 in the main text.
4.1.8 After each test the mould shall be unclamped from the
apparatus md itts base removed. The specimen ehaD then be
extracted from the mould and placed on a metal tray and the
m&tax= content dete&ned according to BS 1337: 1977 test IA.
Results shall be recorded on Form MCA2 mectlon 2 end the
&ationahip of MCV and true madsture content summarised on
Form MCA2 section 3. At lead 4 and If posdble 6 tests ehtiuld
be carried out for each cdibration tbs.
4.2 CakllIauone
4.2 .l The moi~ture content of each eample
plotted ageinet MCV on Form MCA2 hn
ahall then be
4. The best
a-,
straight line through points lying on the tme part of the
cdlbration ahauld then be &awn.
It is hporbat to note that this may not be the bed straight
lbe through rll the p&ta present. The Hne drawn shall not
be atrapolated outweh the plotted pdats at thi6 aage.
This method should only be used when familiarity with the eoiI type has
been geined. It does not determine the MCV of the sample.
6.7 Further blows shaU then be applied until the total reaches 4 x
B, tithout any further adjustment of the striker support crows
member.
6.8 The rammer vernier scale shall be accurately read and the
penetration of the rammer into the mould after 4 x Br blow6
recorded. The difference between the iniUal and flnal readings shti
be calculated. A difference of more than 5 mm indicates that the
6oil is suitable, a difference of lees than 5 mm indicates that it is
unsuitable.
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APPENDIX 2
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256 I
2. a 1 8 8 l2 SCBR # BLOWS
FHANGE 2 IN PENETRATION PLOTS a2III 24 U u
EVALUATION
MOISTURE CONDITION TEST
CALIBRATION LINE Form MCA2
Site:
Bulk Location :
Soil Type:
1 SAMPI
I -- F nITAllI #-nIba
Ib c Fines Content:
DATE .~..................~..~..~.
SAMPLE No. -
ESTIMATED
MOISTURE
1CONTENT I I I I
2 MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATION (after MCV testing)
CONTAINER No.
CONTAINER MASS
4 CALIBRATION LINE
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1
3. EVALUATION
,
Form MCI42
MOISTURE CbNDlTlON TEST
I CALIBRATION LINE Site : Location
Bu!k M 8W :6&h cut a 4180
l
1 SAMPLE DETAILS 1
SAMPLE No. f 2 3 4 s
ESTIMATED
MOISTURE 27 % M YSf a t
CONTENT
5 CHARACTERISTICS nF CALIBRATION
C~ LINE
INTERCEPT (extrapolation to MD16axis)
- 0 .?y\ ;&&;--
\--. . 4z between line and MCV axis)
St OPF - ftan
---,
+ 26 Ycv*"l%
Yolstvrm
cam-1
SENSITIVITY (1 /slope)
co**. co-&f. o-999 .
6 C
2
prl
APPENDIX 3
EXAMPLE 2
CaHbration test on Silty Sandy Till
3. EVALUATION
YWPLL No. ut.v. *cIcEm-/baAEEEmu FYES CWTEUT I COYWENT
. . -.
4 14.3 1 \
2 42.0 A
a 3 40-8 \ 20%
I m.7 I I
h
*
4 CALIBRATION LINE
0 -- 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MOISTURE CONDITION VALUE (MCV)
EXAMPLE 3
4 CALIBRATION LINE
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 15 16 17 18
MOISTURE CONDITION VALUE (MCV)
+f \
6 COMMENTS A&: \&f&r/ yaia; ~kt;ar k::
APPENDIX 3
EXAMPLE 4
MCV tests for the assessment of acceptability
: *
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APPENDIX 3
EXAMPLE 5
MCV test on gmnuhr Till at saturation
3. EVALUATION
M.C.V.TESTING SITE A9 &vi@Wa Form MCA
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3. EVALUATION
SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CHIEF ROAD ENGINEER
AMENDMENT NO 1
INTRODUCTION
Technical Memorandum SH7/83 introduced the SDD Applications Guide No 1
which set out the procedures for the use and application of the moisture
condition apparatus in testing soil suitability for earthworking. The
Applications Guide No 1 has been revised and replaces the original issued
tith Technical Memorandum SH7 / 83.
AMENDMENTS
Addendum No 1
J INNES
Deputy Chief Engineer
a4 February 1989
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