Question

Why dry density decrease with moisture content?

Answer 1

due to moisture. ..m..

Answer 2

The particles come closer, the voids are reduced and this causes the dry density to increase. ... The maximumdry density (MDD) occurs at an optimum water content (OMC), and their values can be obtained from the plot. Effect of Increasing Compactive Effort. The effect of increasing compactive effort is shown.