MALAYSIAN MS 1056-4:2005

(CONFIRMED:2013)
STANDARD

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Soils for civil engineering
purposes - Test method -
Part 4: Compaction-related tests O
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ICS: 19.020
Descriptors: soil, determination, compaction-related tests, civil engineering

NOTE. This MS has been reviewed by the responsible committee and confirmed that its contents are
current

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CONTENTS

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Committee representation….………………………….………………………………... iv

Foreword ………………………………………………………………………………… v

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1 Scope ………………………………………………………………….………………….. 1

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2 Normative references….………………………………………………………………..… 1

3 Definitions ………………………………………………………………………………. 1

4 Determination of dry density versus moisture content relationship ………………… 1

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General……………………………………………………………………….…………....
Preparation of samples for compaction tests………..………………………………...
Method using 2.5 kg rammer for soils with particles up to
medium-gravel size………...……………………………………………….……….…...
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4.4 Method using 2.5 kg rammer for soils with some coarse gravel-size
particles……………………………………………………………………….…………... 12
4.5 Method using 4.5 kg rammer for soils with particles up to
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medium-gravel size………..……………………………………………………..……..… 13
4.6 Method using 4.5 kg rammer for soils with some coarse gravel-size
particles……….………………………………………………………………….……….. 15
4.7 Method using vibrating hammer……….…………………………………….…….…..... 17
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5 Determination of maximum and minimum dry densities for granular soils..……….. 22

5.1 General…………………………………………………………………………..………... 22
5.2 Determination of maximum density of sands……….…………………………..…….. 23
5.3 Maximum density of gravelly soils……….…………………………….….………….... 26
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5.4 Minimum density of sands……….……………………………………….….…………. 29

5.5 Minimum density of gravelly soils……….……………………………………………... 30
5.6 Derivation of density index………....…………………………………….….………….. 32

6 Determination of the moisture condition value (MCV)………………………………… 32

6.1 General……….…………………………………………………………………..……….. 32
6.2 Apparatus………..……………………………………………………………….……….. 32
6.3 Checking the moisture condition apparatus………....………………………….…….. 34
6.4 Determination of the MCV of a sample of soil at its natural moisture
content……….………………………………………………………………….….……... 35
6.5 Determination of the MCV versus moisture content relation of a soil……...……….. 37
6.6 Rapid assessment of whether or not a soil is stronger than a
precalibrated standard……………………………………………………….….……….. 38

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7 Determination of the chalk crushing value………………………….….…………….... 40

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8 Determination of the California Bearing Ratio (CBR)…………………………….…… 42

8.1 General ……………………………………………………………………………………. 42

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8.2 Preparation of test sample ……………………………………………………………… 43
8.3 Soaking……………………………………………………………………………………. 49
8.4 Penetration test procedure ……………………………………………………………… 51
8.5 Calculation and plotting………………………………………………………………….. 53

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8.6 Test report ………………………………………………………………………………… 55

Tables

1 Summary of compaction procedures…………………………………………………… 3

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2 Summary of sample preparation methods …………………………………………….. 5
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3 Standard force-penetration relationships for 100 % CBR……………………………. 54

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1 Grading limits relating to sample preparation procedures for compaction tests ….. 56

2 Flow chart representing sample preparation methods for compaction tests ……… 57
3 Mould for compaction test (1 L mould) ………………………………………………… 58
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4 2.5 kg rammer for compaction test…………………………………………………….. 59

5 4.5 kg rammer for compaction test…………………………………………………….. 60

6 Dry density versus moisture content relationship curve ..……………………………. 61

7 Tampers for vibrating hammer compaction test ………………………………………. 62

8 Moisture condition apparatus …………………………………………………………… 63

9 Relationship between change in penetration and number of blows …………..……. 64

10 Alternative type of relationship between change in penetration and number of

blows………………………………………………………………………………...…….. 65

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11 Flow chart representing sample preparation methods for the CBR test …………… 66

12 Cylindrical mould for the determination of the CBR …………………..……………… 67

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13 Plug and collar extension for use with cylindrical mould for the
determination of the CBR…..…………………..………………………..……………… 67

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14 Apparatus for measuring the swelling of a sample during soaking
for the CBR test………………….………………………………………….………….... 68

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15 General arrangement of apparatus for the CBR test …………………………………. 69

16 Typical CBR test result curves …………………………………………………………. 70

17 Force-penetration curves for a CBR value of 100 % and other CBR values ……. … 71
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Annex A Typical test data and calculation forms…………………………….…………….. 72
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Committee representation
The Building and Civil Engineering Industry Standards Committee (ISC D) under whose authority this Malaysian
Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Chartered Institute of Building Malaysia
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

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Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia

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Jabatan Perumahan Negara
Jabatan Standard Malaysia
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri
Malaysian Timber Industry Board
Master Builders Association Malaysia

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Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Geotechnical Works which supervised the development of this Malaysian Standard
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was managed by the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia in its capacity as an authorised
Standard–Writing Organisation and consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Bina Logamaya Sdn Bhd
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Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Secretariat)

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Technology Development Department)
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Gue and Partners Sdn Bhd
INTI College, Malaysia
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Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Malaysia
Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia
Jabatan Perumahan Negara
Jurutera Perunding GEA (M) Sdn Bhd
Master Builders Association Malaysia
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SIRIM Berhad
Soil CentraLab Sdn Bhd
Sungai Long Industries Sdn Bhd
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Malaya
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Working Group on Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes which developed this Malaysian
Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Secretariat)

GDS Instruments Sdn Bhd
Geo Consult
SIRIM Berhad
Soil CentraLab Sdn Bhd
Test Sdn Bhd
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group on Methods of Test for Soils for
Civil Engineering Purposes under the authority of the Building and Civil Engineering Industry
Standards Committee. Development of this standard was carried out by the Construction
Industry Development Board Malaysia which is the Standards-Writing Organisation (SWO)
appointed by SIRIM Berhad to develop standards for the construction industry.

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MS 1056 consists of the following parts, under the general title, Soils for civil engineering
purposes – Test method:

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- Part 1: General requirements and sample preparation

- Part 2: Classification tests

- Part 3: Chemical and electro-chemical tests

- Part 4: Compaction-related tests

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- Part 5: Compressibility, permeability and durability tests
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- Part 6: Consolidation and permeability tests in hydraulic cells and with pore pressure
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- Part 7: Shear strength tests (total stress)

- Part 8: Shear strength tests (effective stress)

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- Part 9: In-situ tests

Part 1 covers general requirements, Parts 2 to 8 relate to laboratory tests on soils, and Part 9
covers in-situ tests. The distinction between laboratory and in-situ tests is that the former is
carried out on soil samples removed from the ground whether the testing takes place in a
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central laboratory, in a site laboratory, or in the field, whereas the latter are performed on the
soil in-situ.

Descriptions of test methods have been broken down into smaller procedural stages than were
used previously. Where more than one test procedure is given for a particular determination, the
one termed the definitive method should normally be used. If an alternative method is used the
reason should be stated in the test report and the relevant facts included. Examples of forms
are included in an annex to each part on which to prepare the test report.

In each of the methods the measurement of only one value of the quantity concerned is
described. It is recognised that in many practical applications it is necessary to make a
number of tests in order to obtain a representative value and an indication of its reliability.
Guidance on the number of measurements required and the treatment of the results obtained is
beyond the scope of the present standard.

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FOREWORD (continued)

For general information on site investigation procedures, especially with regard to safety
precautions, reference should be made to BS 5930:1999.

Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

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