Definition of Optimum moisture content, or Optimum water content

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Optimum moisture content, or Optimum water content

The term 'Optimum moisture content, or Optimum water content' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The one water content (percent of dry weight of the total material) of a given soil and a given compactive effort that will result in a maximum dry density of the soil'.

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