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Table 3 Basic physical and mechanical properties of remodeling samples

From: Research on mechanical characteristics and energy dissipation of traditional ramming technology

Types

Natural moisture content(%)

Optimum moisture content

(%)

Specific gravity

Boundary moisture test

Mechanical properties

Liquid limit

(%)

Plastic limit

(%)

Plasticity index

Cohesion

(kPa)

Internal friction angle

(°)

Test soil

1.8

13.3

2.73

29.70

19.30

10.40

25.142

30.23

  1. Medium sand (0.25–0.5 mm), fine sand (0.075–0.25 mm), fine particle group (< 0.075 mm)