compacted in-place state

A state in which a material has been placed if in fill, and, in either cut or fill, compacted to achieve the specified design density. For most soils, this state results in an increase in density over the in situ state, with exceptions noted below. Therefore, the volume of the container needed to hold the same unit mass of that same soil at the same moisture content is reduced in comparison to its in situ state. The material is very commonly described as having "shrunk" as a result of the achievement of the increased density.

See also loose haulage state.