ON THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT FRACTIONS ON THE MAXIMUM DENSITY AND OPTIMUM HUMIDITY OF THE FINE-GRAINED COMPONENT OF THE GROUND MIXTURE

Abstract

The research results are presented, according to the experimental assessment of the influence of the content (by weight) of various fractions of fine soil on its maximum density and optimal moisture content. It is shown that by increasing a certain fraction, it is possible to achieve the highest density and the lowest moisture content of fine soil with its required amount in the mixture. To select the optimal composition of soil mixtures for the construction of bulk earth dams, it is recommended to carry out similar laboratory tests.