Use and application of the MCA (Moisture Condition Apparatus) with particular reference to glacial tills
Report 273
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Detailed test procedures are given for the use of the Moisture Condition Apparatus (MCA) to determine soil acceptability for earthworks at the ground investigation and earthworking stages of a project. Guidance is given on the particle size of soils which can be tested MCA, on the effect of large particles on the application of the MCA, on appropriate limits of acceptability, on Moisture Condition Value (MCV) precision test data, and the certification of MCA machines and operators.
Author
Matheson, G. D. and Winter, M. G.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
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