Question

Difference between standard proctor compaction test and modified proctor compaction test

Answer 1

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Both standard and modified proctor tests are used to measure the optimum moisture content of any soil and maximum dry density. ... Major difference I saw in bothtest is that Modified proctor test is more precise compared to std.Proctor test because mould in mod. pro.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main difference between standard and modified proctor test is that modified proctor test is more precise.

Explanation:

In standard proctor test, 5.5 lb hammer, 12'' drop, 25 blows per layer is required to perform standard proctor test while 10lb hammer, 18'' drop, 5 layers of soil, 56 blows per layer to perform modified proctor test.