Research Article
Effect of Moisture Variation on the Compaction Result of Soft Clay
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361074, author={Suhairiani Suhairiani and Nahesson H Panjaitan and Enny Keristiana Sinaga and Samuel Breba Ginting and Rouli Yosabatin Dumohar Hutapea}, title={Effect of Moisture Variation on the Compaction Result of Soft Clay}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science, and Culture, ICIESC 2025, 16 September 2025, Medan, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={compaction dry volume weight optimum moisture content soil moisture soft clay}, doi={10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361074} }- Suhairiani Suhairiani
Nahesson H Panjaitan
Enny Keristiana Sinaga
Samuel Breba Ginting
Rouli Yosabatin Dumohar Hutapea
Year: 2026
Effect of Moisture Variation on the Compaction Result of Soft Clay
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361074
Abstract
Soil moisture strongly affects compaction results, varying between rainy and dry seasons. In the rainy season, high rainfall saturates the soil, increasing pore pressure and reducing stability. Conversely, in the dry season, very low moisture inhibits particle bonding during compaction. This study examines the effect of moisture variation on soft clay compaction by comparing soil strength at equal dry unit weight (γd) in dry and wet zones. The experimental method includes testing soil physical properties and compressive strength, following Indonesian National Standard (SNI). Findings are expected to identify optimum moisture content and its implications for soil strength.
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