DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMUM HUMIDITY FOR COMPACTING A FILLING MATERIAL USED IN FOUNDATIONS WITH CONCRETE WASTE CONTENT

Abstract

The fill material can be anything from waste to clay, gravel and is usually compacted to provide support and stability. The type of material can vary depending on the application area. For example, crushed stone can improve drainage around the foundation. Filling can also be used to insulate foundations or to improve drainage, being essential in the construction process of various structures or roads. Depending on the project, filling layers in construction can be a simple or complex operation that requires special equipment. It is vital to ensure that the filling material is properly compacted to provide a stable base. To determine this, in specialized laboratories, determinations of the optimal compaction moisture are made through the Proctor test. In this paper, we want to determine the optimal compaction moisture of a filling material containing concrete waste from construction and demolition.