Talk:Proctor compaction test

Latest comment: 16 years ago by Sarregouset in topic Skempton

Citation

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I requested this article to have additional citations other than what appears to be lab hand-outs from a class. A textbook with page numbers would be much appreciated. =) Dept of Alchemy 21:57, 6 March 2007 (UTC)Reply

SI units

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How about providing SI units too? — DIV (128.250.204.118 09:32, 25 September 2007 (UTC))Reply

Sure. – Basar (talk · contribs) 18:53, 25 September 2007 (UTC)Reply

R. R. Proctor

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Named for an L.A. field engineer who developed the method circa 1933 UIC notes, "Construction Site Work, Site Utilities and Substructures Databook" by Sidney M. Levy. Should be mentioned in the article.

—DIV (128.250.204.118 09:47, 25 September 2007 (UTC))Reply

Sure. – Basar (talk · contribs) 18:53, 25 September 2007 (UTC)Reply

Skempton

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Kind of funny Proctor got his ideas from Skempton, who was only 19 when Proctor invented his test. If I can find some sources I'll try to correct this. –Sarregouset (talk) 23:36, 29 September 2008 (UTC)Reply