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Upper cross member
Release mechanism
Handle
Rammer
Guide rods
Cylindrical mould
Base
Fig. 14.13
The original moisture content apparatus (MCA) (reproduced from Parsons and Boden,
1979)
. A
modified version is in use nowadays.
Example 14.5:
MCV test
A sample of silty clay was subjected to a moisture condition test at its natural water
content. The results obtained are set out below.
No. of blows, B
Penetration (mm)
1
45.6
2
55.3
3
62.7
4
67.1
6
74.5
8
79.5
12
86.1
16
90.7
24
96.6
32
99.4
48
101.9
64
102.9
96
103.5
128
103.8
