Unconfined compression tests were carried out according to ASTM D 2166. Compacted specimens, which were prepared with optimum water content and maximum dry unit weight, wereused in this study.Undisturbed samples were collected from compacted soil in proctor mold.Samples having adiameter(D) of 38 mm and a height(H) of 76 mm were prepared for unconfined compressive tests.In the test procedure, for the determination of unconfined compressive strength of soil samples, cylindrical soil sample were first subjected to load in axial direction only and then unconfined
compressive strength of soil samples were determined