What is relative compaction?

Question

What is the minimum % required for relative compaction?

Answer 1

Relative compaction

Laboratory compaction tests use different compactive efforts from those of many of the big machines so results from these tests cannot always be used directly to predict the maximum dry density values that will be achieved in the field. What can be used is the relative compaction, which is the percentage ratio of the in situ maximum dry density of the compacted fill material to the maximum dry density obtained with the relevant laboratory compaction test. Specification by end product compaction is when the contractor is directed to achieve a certain minimum value relative compaction and is allowed to select his own plant.

Answer 2

Relative compaction is when you put your in laws in the home trash compactor to try and dispose of them. Carefull, the CSI boys will still catch you.