Effect of Soil Content on Dynamic Modulus in Filling Sand Subgrade

To analyse the effect of the soil content on dynamic modulus in filling sand subgrade, the portable falling weight deflectometer (PFWD) test and degree of compaction test in field were carried out at first. The relationship of the soil content and the dynamic modulus was analysed as well. Based on the test data, the regression models among the dynamic modulus, degree of compaction, consistency and the soil content were established. Then combining with the out-and-indoor test results, the controlling standard of soil content in filling sand embankment was presented. The results turn out that the soil content in the embankment is 3.0%~5.5%. The dynamic modulus increases with the soil decreasing, and there is a good power function regression between them. There is also a good regression among dynamic modulus, degree of compaction, consistency and soil content. When the soil content is within 10%, the dynamic modulus increases then turn to decrease with the soil content increasing. When soil content is smaller than 3% or larger than 8%, the dynamic modulus are significantly smaller than others. So the controlling standard of soil content in filling sand embankment is recommended at 3%~8%.