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VDOT Soils and Aggregate Compaction Chapter 6 | 1 6 FIELD MOISTURE AND DENSITY TESTING with THE NUCLEAR GAUGE LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the components of the nuclear gauge and how it is used to measure MOISTURE and DENSITY Understand the procedures for evaluating MOISTURE and DENSITY using the direct transmission method Understand the basic regulations that govern the storage, transport, and use of the nuclear gauge Understand basic maintenance techniques and procedures for emergency response INTRODUCTION After placement and compaction of the embankment material by the contractor, the inspector then conducts a FIELD DENSITY test and a FIELD MOISTURE content test on the lift. The results of these FIELD tests are compared to the target values (see Chapter 5) to determine if the contractor has met specifications for DENSITY and MOISTURE content of that lift.

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