This page is used for data entry of compaction test and to view / print the results. This page can be accessed from the Soil Mechanics Lab. menu. After entering the test type, mold volume and specific gravity, please enter data for each test. This page accepts up to 5 tests while minimum 3 tests are required to obtain the test results. Please note that data should be entered in the white cells. The red cells are automatically calculated by the program. The following types of compaction tests are covered in NovoLAB:

  • AASHTO T-99 (ST.)
  • AASHTO T-180 (MOD.)
  • ASTM D-1557 (MOD.)
  • ASTM D-698 (ST.)

 

 

In order to delete one of the tests, select the test number from the list below the main table and click on X button. Please note deleted data cannot be recovered.

 

After data entry, click on calculate button from the tests toolbar. Test results including optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of soil will be shown in the table on the right-bottom corner of the screen. You can print the compaction test report by using the tests toolbar.