Soil density and proctor tests for Construction Supervisors

Learn the basics of soil density and how proctor tests work. Construction Supervisors benefit from better understanding soils and site construction. Part of the ConstructionKnowledge.net video training series.

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[cageo2207]

The first thing a construction superintendant should do is read and understand the geotechnical report and then verify that the tech that shows up at the site also understands the recommendations. The tech should be proactive in identifying and solving problems from the START of the job; more water here, more passes there, this doesn't pass, this does. Identify and agree on a process that works for everybody from the beginning. You'll save yourself from having to deal with soils engineer.

[jethromayham]

Building a house near sea level requires deep piles and elevated floor plans. Do like the natives.

[sledfoot1]

Thanks..this really helped

[usaDEVILtheory]

oh god, ive been doing proctors and density testing with nuclear equipment for years and this explanation is horrible

[8675309Neal]

Great video! Thanks for shedding some light on that concept!