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Table 5 Optimum Moisture Contents (OMC) and Maximum Dry Density (MDD) of Broome-Pindan Soil and Mixtures

From: Investigation of Pindan soil modified with polymer stablisers for road pavement

Modified Proctor Compaction Test

Sample

OMC (%)

MDD (kN/m3)

Untreated Pindan Soil

9.4

18.74

Sample A (1% Polymer)

8.6

19.05

Sample A (2% Polymer)

8.2

18.80

Sample A (3% Polymer)

8.2

18.90

Sample B (0.001% Polymer)

8.3

19.21

Sample B (0.002% Polymer)

8.2

19.15

Sample B (0.003% Polymer)

8.0

19.19

Sample C (0.5% Polymer)

7.4

19.70

Sample C (0.7% Polymer)

7.2

19.40

Sample C (1.0% Polymer)

7.2

19.42