Table 5 The results of the compaction test of the samples.

From: Laboratory investigation of the swelling pressure of bentonite with quicklime and hydrated lime using ASTM-4546-96 and constant volume methods

Sample

ωopt (%)

γd(max) (gr/cm3)

100% B

39

1.17

B+3% HL

44

1.11

B+3% QL

45

1.09

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