Conclusion:

The moisture content is important for soil compaction and also affects the soil's permeability. As the amount
of moisture increases, soil permeability decreases. The shear strength is greatly affected by the moisture
content. If the water content of the soil is low, the shear strength is high. When the soil has a higher moisture
content, the soil's bearing strength also decreases. It is important to know the moisture content of soils
because it influences the stability of structures. It leads to settlement when the foundations of any structure
are built on compressible soil. Knowledge of the rate at which soil compression occurs is essential to the
design and construction of structures. The soil's properties, such as plasticity, compressibility, or soil strength,
also influence the structures.
Documentation:
1. The following are the resources used in the experiment: Triple-beam Balance, Pan, Tin cans,
Spatula, Compaction Mold and Hammer.

2. Weigh the empty mold and get the volume of the container.

3. Press the soil until it is smooth and compact it using a one-foot drop with a specific number of evenly
distributed hammer blows. Also, rotate the hammer to ensure a uniform distribution of blows.
4. For the second and third layers, follow the same process to ensure a consistent distribution of blows.

5. To assess the water content, extract the soil from the container and obtain a sample. The water
content analysis will consist of samples from the compacted soil's top, middle and bottom.

6. Remove from the cylinder by hand and repeat with the original sample and raise its water content by
3% by adding spray water to the sample. Mix well the soil. The amount of water applied is calculated
by measuring the sprayer before and after spraying. Keep repeating this procedures for three trials.