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AASHTO T 180

Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop

This test procedure is used to determine the relation between the moisture content and density of soils when compacted in a mold.

Equipment List

Moisture Content Containers (Large)

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Compaction Base

This item is required for T180

Scale (1 g)

Scale Equipment Description
Scale Calibration Worksheet
Scale In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Beveled Straightedge

Sample Extruder

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Rammer - 10 lb

Rammer Equipment Description
Rammer Calibration Worksheet
Rammer In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

6" Proctor Mold

Proctor Mold Equipment Description
Proctor Mold 6 Calibration Worksheet
Proctor Mold In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Oven

Oven Equipment Description
Oven Calibration Worksheet
Oven In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Verify Soil/Aggregates Oven Temperature (performed by inspector)

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Mixing Equipment (Soil)

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Sieve - 3/4"

Coarse Sieve Equipment Description
Coarse Sieve Calibration Worksheet
Coarse Sieve In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Sieve - #4

Coarse Sieve Equipment Description
Coarse Sieve Calibration Worksheet
Coarse Sieve In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.