IS 2720 : Part 9 : 1992 Methods of test for soils: Part 9 Determination of dry density- moisture content relation by constant weight of soil method

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 9) lays down the method for thedetermination of the dry density-moisture content relation of soilpassing 4.75 mm IS Sieve, using constant mass of soil on oven drybasis in the compacted mass.

2 References

IS 460 : Part 1 :1985 Specification for test sieves : Part1 Wirecloth test sieves

IS 2720 : Part 1 :1983 Methods of test for soils : Part 1Preparationof dry soil samples for various tests

IS 2720 : Part 2 :1973 Methods of test for soils : Part 2Determinationof water content

IS 2809 :1972Glossary of terms and symbols relating to soilengineering