{"id":1230,"date":"2026-02-17T17:25:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/wordpress\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2026-03-26T04:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:42:03","slug":"create-proctor-compaction-test-gaea-gdms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/create-proctor-compaction-test-gaea-gdms\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Create a Proctor Compaction Test (ASTM D698\/D1557) in GDMS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing moisture-density relationships is a cornerstone of geotechnical quality control. Whether you are performing a&nbsp;Standard Proctor (ASTM D698)&nbsp;or a&nbsp;Modified Proctor (ASTM D1557), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaeatech.com\/gdms.php\">Geotechnical Data Management System (GDMS)<\/a> by&nbsp;GAEA Technologies&nbsp;provides a streamlined, automated workflow to move from raw laboratory data to a professional moisture-density curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-a-proctor-test-in-gdms\">Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Proctor Test in GDMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-initialize-the-test-within-your-project\">1. Initialize the Test Within Your Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by navigating to your active project within the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaeatech.com\/gaeasynergy.php\">GaeaSynergy<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the specific&nbsp;Sample&nbsp;where the soil was collected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the&nbsp;Geotechnical Tests&nbsp;tab and click&nbsp;Add New Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose&nbsp;Compaction&nbsp;from the test type dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The click on the Add button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41.png 740w, https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-select-the-template\">2. Select the Template<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The geotechnical template determines the format and layout for the test results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png 568w, https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enter-the-test-information\">3. Enter the Test Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter critical metadata, including the&nbsp;test personnel,&nbsp;verifier, and links to&nbsp;photos&nbsp;of the test specimens if available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png 728w, https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-enter-laboratory-data\"><strong>4: Enter Laboratory Data<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the&nbsp;Compaction Information&nbsp;tab. Enter the compaction information, specific gravity, and water content. The specific gravity and water content can be extracted from other tests on the sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png 728w, https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GDMS allows you to input the values directly from your lab bench sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mold &amp; Sample Weights:<\/strong>&nbsp;Input the mass of the mold plus the wet soil for each point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moisture Content:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can enter the weights of the wet and dry soil in the moisture cans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Gravity:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter the sample&#8217;s specific gravity to allow the software to plot the&nbsp;<strong>Zero Air Voids (ZAV)<\/strong>&nbsp;curve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45.png 728w, https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-45-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-analyze-the-moisture-density-curve\">5. Analyze the Moisture-Density Curve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the data points (typically 4 to 5) are entered, GDMS mathematically models the curve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic Calculation:<\/strong>&nbsp;The software identifies the&nbsp;Maximum Dry Density (MDD)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Optimum Moisture Content (OMC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oversize Correction:<\/strong>&nbsp;If your sample contained significant gravel, use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geosystemsoftware.com\/products\/pr4\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASTM D4718<\/a>&nbsp;toggle to apply rock corrections automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual Review:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can selectively omit outlier points to refine the curve\u2019s fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-generate-and-export-the-report\">6. Generate and Export the Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the&nbsp;<strong>Report Template<\/strong>&nbsp;feature to format your output. You can include your corporate logo, link photos of the test specimen, and export the final result as a high-quality PDF for your client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a Proctor Compaction test in GAEA Technologies GDMS involves selecting the&nbsp;<strong>ASTM D698 or D1557<\/strong>&nbsp;standard, entering raw mass and moisture data, and allowing the software to automatically model the moisture-density curve. The integration with GaeaSynergy ensures that these results are instantly available for display on&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=1130\">well logs<\/a>&nbsp;and 3D project views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaeatech.com\/gdms.php\">Learn more about GDMS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/gdms-geotechnical-tests-data-entry-reporting-storage\/\">Entering, Reporting, and Storing Geotechnical Tests in GDMS: A Complete Workflow Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/how-to-use-project-views-gaea-gdms-geotechnical-tables-charts\/\">How Can I Use Project Views in GDMS to Display Geotechnical Test Tables and Charts?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/constant-head-permeability-astm-d2434-gaea-gdms\/\">How Do I Create a Constant Head Permeability Test (ASTM D2434) in GDMS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/create-atterberg-limits-test-gaea-gdms\/\">How Can I Create an Atterberg Limits (ASTM D2487) Test in GDMS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/how-to-create-sieve-analysis-gaea-gdms\/\">How Can I Perform a Sieve Analysis Using GDMS?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing moisture-density relationships is a cornerstone of geotechnical quality control. 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