QUALITY CONTROL OF COMPACTED EARTHWORK

In this discussion of the paper on quality control of compacted earthworks, Abdun-nur suggests a more precise use of laboratory and field values of optimum moisture and maximum density. He points out that quality control is usually conducted by the producer rather than by other personnel, and considers the problem of engineers who are performing such a function. The question of ambiguity in the meaning of quality control is discussed; a suggestion is advanced that the term "product control" might be more applicable. The authors have used the terms "median" and "average" and the writer suggests clarification is necessary as they are differentiated in statistical meaning. Finally, he suggests that samples must be in accordance with some probability plan. Shook discusses the use of statistical acceptance procedures on the AASHTO Road Test.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Discussers:
  • Abdun-Nur, E A
  • Shook, J F
• Publication Date: 1966-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 116-117
• Serial:
  • Journal of Soil Mechanics & Foundations Div
  • Volume: 92
  • Issue Number: SM2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compaction; Earthwork; Field tests; Laboratories; Moisture content; Quality control; Research reports; Statistics
• Identifier Terms: AASHO Road Test
• Uncontrolled Terms: Field measurements
• Old TRIS Terms: Maximum density (Laboratory tests); Optimum moisture content
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095895
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Discussion
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 10 1975 12:00AM