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Dispersive Soils-Characterization, Problems and Remedies
Bhagwan Singh1, Praveen Kr Gahlot2, Dr. DGM Purohit3
1,2ME Scholar, M.B.M Engg. College, J.N.V University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
3Professor, Dept of Civil Engg., M.B.M Engg. College, J.N.V University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Abstract - Structures such as embankments, channels and
other areas are susceptible to severe erosion, when such soils
are used for construction. The erodabilty of clayey soil due to
flow of rain water is a critical factor in long termperformance
of earth structures. Hence, for these applications it becomes
essential to test the erodablity especially during conditions of
high surface flow. Such soils that are dislodged easily and
rapidly in flowing water of low salt concentration are called
dispersive soils. The dispersive soil can also have a high swell
shrink potential and low resistance to erosion and have low
permeability in an intact state; hence in this paper anattempt
is made to analyze the basic characteristics, problems and
stabilization with suitable additives.
Key Words: Dispersive Soils, Mineralogy, Erodability,
Various tests, Remedies, Suggestions
1. INTRODUCTION
Earlier days clays were considered to be non erosive and
highly resistant to water erosion, however recent studieson
clays found that highly erosive clay soils do exist in nature.
The tendency of the clays to disperse or de-flocculate
depends upon the mineralogy and soil chemistryandalsoon
the dissolved salts in the pore water and the eroding water.
Based on the studies on dispersive soils in theworld,claysof
alluvial origin, some soil derived from Mud rocks laid down
in a marine environment can be dispersive. They are usually
found in flood plains and lake bed deposits.
Figure 1: Typical erodible soil
Many earth dams, hydraulic structures and other
structures likeroadwayembankmentshavesufferedserious
erosion problems and have failed due to the presence of the
dispersive soils. Though the problem has been identified in
many parts of the world inrecenttimes,designadvancesand
technical preventive measures are yet to be fully developed
and practiced. As the scope and magnitude of the problem,
due to dispersive soils, is very high it has become one of the
major concerns of the geotechnical engineers.
2. BEHAVIOUR OF DISPERSIVE SOIL
Dispersive clays differ from ordinary, erosion resistant
clays, because theyhaveahigherrelativecontentofdissolved
sodium in the pore water. Ordinary clays have a
preponderance of calcium and magnesium dissolved in the
pore water. Ordinary clays have a flocculated or aggregated
structure because of the electrochemical attraction of the
particles to each other and to water. This accounts for these
soils' cohesive, non erosive behavior.
2.1 PROPERTIES
Dispersive clays have an imbalance in the
electrochemical forces between particles. This imbalance
causes the minute soil particles in dispersive clay to be
repulsed rather than attractedtooneanother.Consequently,
dispersive clay particles tend to react as single-grained
particles and not as an aggregated mass of particles. They
are most easily eroded by water that is low in ion
concentration, such as rain water. Runoff water has the
opportunity to attain ions from land surface contact making
it more in ionic balance with the dispersive clays and less
erosive. Typically, dispersive clays are low to medium
plasticity and classify as CL in the Unified Soil Classification
System (USCS)..Other USCS classes that may contain
dispersive clays are ML, CLML, and CH. Soils classifying as
MH rarely contain dispersive clay fines.
2.2 MECHANISM OF DISPERSION
When the dispersive clay comes in contact with water,
the clay fraction behaves more like a single-grained particle
with a minimum electrochemical attraction and there by
does not adhere or bond with the other soil particles. The
inter particle force of repulsion (Electrical surface forces)
exceed those of attraction (Van der Waals attraction).
Clay particles are negatively charged as the result of
isomorphous substitution or broken edges so they naturally
repel each other (like charges repel). However, the presence
of adsorbed cations tends to mask this negative charge
(repulsion) to varying degrees, depending on the type of
cation. small multi-charged cations (i.e. al+3, ca+2, mg+2) are
strongly adsorbed by colloids (unlike charges attract),
greatly reducing the negative charge. if the negative charge
of the colloid is sufficiently reduced, flocculation will occur
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as represented shown in figure b. if, on the other hand, the
colloids are saturated with large weakly chargedcations(i.e.
na+, k+), dispersion will occur as represented in figure a.
sodium, a weakly charged cation that encouragesdispersion
and calcium, a multi-charged cation that encourages
flocculation, provide an example of the intricate relationship
between soil chemistry and the physical condition of a soil.
the importance of the physical condition andtheinfluenceof
sodium, creates the situation where knowing the
concentration of this cation in a soil is essential.
Figure 2: Soil particles in flocculated and dispersed state
The flocculation and dispersionreactionsaretheresultof
cation exchange. Cation exchange is the interactionbetween
a cation in solution and another cation on the surface of any
surface-active material, such as clay or organic matter The
cation exchange that occurs between sodiumandcalciumon
clay mineral surfaces.
3. VARIOUS TESTS
The identification of the dispersive soils starts with the
field reconnaissance investigations to determine the
patterns on the surface. Dispersiveclayscannotbeidentified
by the standard laboratory index tests such as visual
classification, grain size analysis, specific gravity or
Atterberg’s limits and therefore, other laboratory tests have
been derived for this purpose. Thelaboratorytestsgenerally
performed to identify dispersiveclaysarethecrumbtest, the
double hydrometer test, the pinhole test, the test of
dissolved salts in the pore water and the SAR (sodium
absorption ratio) based tests.
3.1 PHYSICAL TEST
The conventional physical tests performed to determine
the dispersive clays include crumb, pinhole test and double
hydrometer test.
Crumb test is a simple procedure field test to identify
dispersive soil behavior in the field, but is now often used in
the laboratory as well. The test consists of eitherpreparinga
cubical specimen of about 15 mm on a side at natural water
content or selecting a soil crumb at natural water content of
about equal volume. The specimen is carefully placed in
about 250 ml of distilled water. As the soil crumb begins to
hydrate, the tendency for colloidal-sized particles to
deflocculates and go into suspensionisobserved.Resultsare
interpreted at timed interval of 2 hrs as dispersive,
intermediate dispersive or non-dispersive. The crumb test
gives a good indication of the potential erodibility of clay
soils.
Double Hydrometer test, also known as Soil
Conservation Service (SCS) dispersion test, is one of thefirst
laboratory methods developed to assess dispersion of clay
soils. The sample should be sent to the laboratory in an
airtight container to prevent moisture loss. Testing is
performed on specimens at natural water content. The
particle size distribution is first determined using the
standard hydrometer test in which the soil specimen is
dispersed in distilled water withstrongmechanical agitation
and a chemical dispersant. A parallel hydrometertestisthen
made on a duplicate soil specimen, but without mechanical
agitation and without a chemical dispersant. Criteria for
evaluating degree of dispersion using results from the
double hydrometer test are:
1. Non Dispersive - % dispersion < 30
2. Intermediate - % dispersion 30 - 50
3. Dispersive - % dispersion > 50
Pinhole test was developed to directly measure
dispersibility of compacted fine-grainedsoilsinwhichwater
is made to flow through a small hole in a soil specimen.1mm
diameter hole is punched or drilled through a 25mm long by
35mm diameter cylindrical soil specimen. Distilled water is
percolated through the pinhole under heads of 50, 180, and
380 mm (hydraulic gradients of approx 2, 7, and15),andthe
flow rate and effluent turbidity are recorded. The 50, 180,
and 80 mm heads result in flow velocities ranging from
approx 30 to 160 cm/s at hydraulic gradients ranging from
approx 2 to 15.
Table 1: Summary of Pin Hole Test Results
Classification
Head
mm
Time
min
Flow
Rate
ml/sec
Effluent
Colour
Visibility
Hole size
after test
D1 50 5 > 1.5
Very distinct
visibility
2X
D2 50 10 > 1.0
Distinct to
Slightly
visible
2X
ND4 50 10 < 0.8
Slight but
easily visible
1.5X
ND3
180-
380
5 > 2.5
Slight but
easily visible
2X
ND2 1020 5 > 3.5
Clear to
barely visible
2X
ND1 1020 5 < 5.0
Crystal clear
visible
No
erosion
Test results can be categorized as mentioned:
D1 & D2 – Dispersive soils
ND4 & ND3 – Intermediate soils
ND2 ND1 – Non dispersive soils
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The test was developed by Sherard et al. (1976a) and in the
past few years has become a widely used physical test. It is
important that the test shall be made on soils natural water
content because drying may affect test resultsforsomesoils.
If the material contains coarse sand or gravel particles,these
should be removed by passing the sample through a 2-mm
sieve.
3.2 CHEMICAL TEST
Chemical analyses such as ESP and SAR attempt to relate
the relative abundance of exchangeable cations toaggregate
stability and dispersion. Relationships between soil
dispersion and chemical properties such as Exchangeable
Sodium Percent (ESP), Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR),
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), and Electrical Conductivity
(EC) are for a limited range of soils.
Exchangeable Sodium Percent (ESP) is the most
common analytical technique used to identify sodic or
potentially dispersive soils.
mentioned below:
ESP <7 - Non Dispersive Soils
ESP 7 – 10 - Intermediate Dispersive Soils
ESP >10 - Dispersive Soils
Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) is the another
parameter commonly evaluated to quantify the role of
sodium with respect to dispersion when free salts are
present.
SAR of the pore water:
SAR method is not applicable if free salts are not present.
Specifically there is a relationship between electrolyte
concentration of the soil pore water and the exchangeable
ions in the clay adsorbed layer.
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) can either be obtained
by summing the amounts of the common exchangeable
cations present (these are determined individually) or by a
single laboratory test in which the total cation exchange
capacity is determined. Soils with an ESP value greater than
15% are consideredhighlydispersiveandthosewithlowCEC
(15 meg/100g clay) have been found to be completely non –
dispersive at ESP value of 6% or less.
Another soil property that governs susceptibility of a soil
to dispersion is the Total Dissolve Solids (TDS) in relation to
the salt content of the water affecting the structure. The
higher the sodium percentages in the saturation extract
relative to the TDS, the greater the susceptibility of the
sodium saturated clays to disperse. The percentagesodium,
which is the ratio between sodium and TDS in thesaturation
extracted, may also give an indication of the dispersion
potential. The percentage sodium is defined as:
Na+
With all units expressed in meg/l of saturation extract.
Electrical Conductivity (EC) of a solution is a measure
of the ability of the solution to conduct electricity. The EC is
reported in either milliohms per centimeter or the
equivalent decisiemens per meter. When ions (salts) are
present, the EC of the solution increases. If no salts are
present, then the EC is low indicating that the solution does
not conduct electricity well. The ECindicatesthepresenceor
absence of salts, but does not indicate which salts might be
present. For example, the EC of a soil sample might be
considered relatively high. No indication from the EC test is
available to determine if this condition was from irrigation
with salty water or if the field had been recently fertilized
and the elevated EC is from the soluble fertilizer salts. To
determine the source of the salts in a sample, further
chemical tests must be performed.
3.3 PHASE ANALYTICAL METHOD
Phase analytical techniques are used to determine the
exact composition of soils i.e. their mineral and the order of
arrangement. These techniques include XRD (X Ray
Diffraction) test and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopic)
tests.
XRD (X Ray Diffraction) TEST is perhaps the most
widely used X-ray based analytical techniques for
characterizing materials. The X ray analysis helps in
identifying the types of minerals present in soil samples
.When an X-ray beam hits a powder – fined ground sample
and is diffracted, we can measure the distances between the
planes of the atoms that constitute the sample by applying
Bragg's Law, :nλ =2dsinθ, where the integer n is the order of
the diffracted beam, λ is the wavelength of theincidentX-ray
beam, d is the distance between adjacent planes of atoms
(the d-spacing), and θ the angle of incidence of the X-ray
beam.
Na+
ESP = ×100
Na++Mg2++K++Ca2+
Criteria to classify dispersive clays using ESP data is as
Na % = x 100
TDS
Where TDS = Na++K++Ca2++Mg2+
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Figure 3: XRD pattern of clay minerals
SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopic) Test is one of
the ideal tools available for the measurement of fabric of
clays because of its higher resolution capacity together with
large depth of focus and also it is possible to get the three
dimensional view of the arrangement of the particles. The
scanning electron microscope is operated at 20kV and is of
the type FEI Quanta 200. First the entire area of the
fractured surface is scanned under low magnification and
then, the chosen representative areas are magnified to get
the clear picture of the micro fabric arrangement.Sevendays
cured compacted samples were taken for this study so that
there is sufficient time for the development of the
cementatious bonds. The samples were split apart in the
direction opposite to that of the compaction, and a cube of
10mmx10mmx10mm is obtained intheundisturbedstateas
the fractured surface provides the details of the crystals
present.
4. ACTIVITIES ENCRASING DISPERSION
Following are the major activities that help in erosion of
soil:
1. Overgrazing
2. Removal of top soil
3. Excavation in dispersive soil
4. Poor compaction of sodic soil
5. Concentration of runoff
5. PROBLEMS OF DISPERSIVE SOILS
Dispersive soils are not suitable as foundation material or
as fill material in the construction of structures. Using
dispersive clay soils in hydraulic structures, embankment
dams, or other structures such as canal lining, roadway
embankments can cause serious engineering problems if
these soils are not identified and used appropriately. This
problem is worldwide, and structural failures attributed to
dispersive soils have occurred in many countries.
5.1 STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS
The problems associated with the structures are:
1. Dam embankment failure
2. Tunnel erosion
3. Canal failure
4. Piping failure
5.2 CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS
Major construction problems due to dispersive soils are
listed as:
1. Collapse of fill
2. Pipes and Cables failure
3. Breaching Septic trenches
5.3 DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS
Now a days the landscape developmentsareconsideredto
be emerging field of area. The problems associated with it
due the dispersive soils are:
1. Erosion of external soil slopes
2. Internal erosion
3. Extreme turbid water (never settles)
4. Sediment deposits
6. REMEDIES
At present, due to increased land use pattern there is
more concern about the economy. In practice, soils with low
bearing capacity, low stability, high settlements, excessive
swelling or shrink properties are usually encountered.It has
become necessary to make such soils suitable for
construction by increasing the strength, reducing
compressibility, swelling or shrinkage and increasing the
durability of soils by altering the properties and making it
stabilize for developmental work.
6.1 PHYSICAL STABILIZATION
It includes the change in physical state of soil to make it
stable. Following are the methods of physical stabilization:
1. Identifying and avoiding disturbance to areas with
dispersive subsoil.
2. Minimizing excavation of dispersive soils.
3. Not allowing water to pond on the soil surface, or
exposed subsoil.
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4. Keeping sodic sub-soils buried under topsoil.
5. Maintaining vegetation cover.
6. Precise compaction.
7. Top soiling.
8. Sand filters and sand blocks
6.2 CHEMICAL STABILIZATION
It is a chemical process where original structureofminerals
breakdown to form a new stabilize mineralogical
arrangements. It is also called as chemical amelioration.
HYDRATED LIME (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE) has been
widely used to prevent piping in earth dams. Rates of
application have varied depending on soils and degree of
compaction used in construction. Only around 0.5 –1.0%
hydrated lime is required to prevent dispersion, however
difficulties with application and mixing necessitate higher
rates of application. The strength of the clayey soil increases
with increase in lime content up to certain limit, called
optimum lime content which depends on clay content and
reactive silica. It is observed that the lime treatmentreduces
the settlement and improves the strength.
GYPSUM (CALCIUM SULPHATE) is more effective than
lime for the treatment of dispersive soils as it increases the
electrolyte concentration in the soil solution as well as
displacing sodium with calcium within the clay structure.
Gypsum is less commonly used than hydrated lime in dam
construction and other works due to its lowersolubility,and
higher cost. Studies show that in construction,a minimum of
2% by mass of gypsum be used.
ALUM (ALUMINIUM SULPHATE) effectively used to
prevent dam failure and protectembankmentsfrom erosion.
Limited data suggests mixtures of 0.6 –1.0% (25% solution
of aluminium sulphate) to 1.5% of the total dryweightof soil
may be appropriate. Alum is however highly acidic (pH4-5),
and thus alum treated soils will need to be capped with
topsoil in order to establish vegetation. Soil testing is
required to establish appropriate application rates for soils.
Long chain of polyacrylamides helps to increase aggregate
stability, reduce dispersion and maintain infiltrationrates in
dispersive.
CALCIUM CHLORIDE is chemically CaCl2 2H2O. It is a
highly soluble salt which supplies soluble calcium directly.
Its reactions in sodic soil are similar to those of gypsum:
Na2CO3 + CaCl2 Û CaCO3 + 2 NaCl (leachable)
SULPHURIC ACID is chemically H2SO4. It is an oily
corrosive liquid and is usually about 95 percent pure. Upon
application to soils containing calcium carbonate it
immediately reacts to form calcium sulphate and thus
provides soluble calcium indirectly. Chemical reactions
involved are:
Na2CO3 + H2SO4 Û CO2 + H2O + Na2SO4 (leachable)
CaCO3 + H2SO4 Û CaSO4 + H2O + CO2
PYRITE (FeS2) is another material that has been
suggested as a possible amendment for sodic soil
reclamation. Reactions leading to oxidation of pyrite are
complex and appear to consist of chemical as well as
biological processes. The following sequence has been
proposed for the oxidation of pyrite by Temple and
Delchamps (1953). The first step in the oxidation is
nonbiological and iron II sulphate (ferrous) is formed
2 FeS2 + 2 H2O + 7 O2 Û 2 FeSO4 + 2 H2SO4
This reaction is then followed by the bacterial oxidation
of iron II sulphate, a reaction normally carried out
by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans,
4 FeSO4 + O2 +2 H2SO4 Û 2 Fe2 (SO4)3 + 2 H2O
Subsequently iron III sulphate (ferric) is reduced and
pyrite is oxidized by what appears to be a strictly chemical
reaction.
Fe2 (SO4)3 + FeS2 Û 3 FeSO4 +2 S
Elemental sulphur so produced may then be oxidized
by T. thiooxidans and the acidity generated favours the
continuation of the process
2 S + 3 O2 + 2 H2O Û 2 H2SO4
Summary: 4 FeS2 + 2 H2O + 15 O2 Û 2 Fe2 (SO4)3 + 2 H2SO4
POLYACRYLAMIDES however the effectishighlyvariable
between various polyacrylamide products and the chemical
and physical properties of the soil. Further advice and
laboratory testing should be conducted before using
polyacrylamides to protect earth dams from piping failure
POZZOLAN is a finely divided siliceous, or siliceous and
aluminous, material which by itself possesses little or no
cementing value. In the presence of moisture, however, it
will chemically react with lime at ordinary temperatures to
form cementing compounds. Natural pozzolans from
different geographical regions nevertheless have diverse
properties due to their respective chemical compositions
which could lead to varying results in the products treated
by these additive materials. Test studies showsthataddition
of 5% pozzolan has maximum reduction in % dispersion.
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Figure 4: Graph % dispersion with Pozzolan content
PORTLAND CEMENT has also been used extensively in
treating clays in the construction industry. Because of the
existence of lime in most cements, the latter would not be
any better than the former if used alone as additive in
stabilizing dispersive clays. For this reason and the fact that,
when used alone, certain pozzolans also have not been
effective in the treatment of dispersive clays. 2-4% of
cement is ideally added to reduce maximum dispersion.
Figure 5: Graph % dispersion with cement content
6.3 DESIGN MEASURES FOR STABILIZATION
When dispersive clays are detected in a site investigation
and verified by testing, defensive measures must be
incorporated into the design. The designer must base any
special design features on the severity of the dispersive
characteristics of the soil.
For Embankment if non dispersive soils can be located,
designate that borrow source for construction of the entire
embankment. If the volume of non dispersive soils in the
borrow area is not adequate to construct the entire
embankment, the construction plans should designate non
dispersive materials as a blanket for the embankment. The
blanket thickness should be 12 inches. The blanket protects
the underlying dispersive clays from drying cracks and
erosion by rainfall. The most effective design measure for
preventing internal erosion of earth fills is a sand chimney
filter. Sand diaphragms around the conduit are an effective
method of controlling internal erosion in that area.
Placement of dispersive soils into specified zones of an
embankment may be incorporatedinthedesignifthezoneis
not relied upon as a barrier to seepage or internal erosion.
For Wastage storage pond liners and excavatedslopes
dispersive soils can be over excavated and replaced or
blanketed with non dispersive soils to the lines and grades
required on the construction plans.Thisistherecommended
design feature for waste storage ponds. Chemical
amendments may be used to treat exposed dispersive soils
on excavated slopes. This treatment is notrecommended for
waste storage ponds.
6.4 OTHER MEASURES FOR STABILIZATION
In some localities cheap acidic industrial wastes may be
available which can be profitably used for sodic soil
improvement. Press mud, a waste product from sugar
factories, is one such material commonly used for soil
improvement. Press mud contains either lime or some
gypsum depending on whether the sugar factory is adopting
carbonation or a sulphitation process for the clarification of
juice. It also contains variable quantities of organic matter.
Sand filters prevent dam failure by trapping entrained sand
and silt, blocking the exit of the tunnel and preventing
further tunnel development (Sherard et al. 1977). Richley
(1992 and 2000) developed the use of sand blocks to
prevent tunnel erosion during installation of an optical fibre
cable in highly dispersivesoils.Thesandblockswork slightly
differently to the sand filters in thatthey allowthefreewater
to rise to the surface through the sand. The use of sand
blocks has recently been modified by Hardie et al., (2007) to
prevent re-initiation of tunnel erosion along an optical fibre
cable.
7. CONCLUSIONS
Dispersive soils which occur in many parts of the world are
easily erodible andsegregateinwaterposeseriousproblems
of stability of earth and earth retaining structures. The
mechanism of dispersivity of soils is reasonably well
understood. Visual classification, Atterberg’s limits and
particle size analysis do not provide sufficient basistodiffer-
entiate between dispersive clays and ordinary erosion
resistant clays. Pinhole test and double hydrometer test are
the only two tests that plays an important roletoidentify the
dispersive soils. This paper explores the characterization,
problems due to dispersive soils and their remedial
measures to stabilize it. It has been concluded that
dispersivity ascertained from strength testsismorereliable.
Dispersive soils erode under small seepage velocity
leading to problems of stability of earth and earth retaining
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structures. No concurrences exist in identifying dispersivity
of soil by all the four tests. It has to be arrived at by
consensus of test results. The Double Hydrometer test and
Chemical analysis of pore water extract test are more
conservative in showing the dispersion of soil. The pinhole
test is more reliable as it simulates field conditions. The
crumb test gives a good indication of the soil for potential
tendency to erosion. Thestrengthofdispersivesoil increases
with increase in lime, alum and gypsumcontentuptocertain
limit.
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[1] Hardie, M. (2009) " Dispersive Soil and their
Management", Technical Refrence Manual,Sustainable Land
Use Department of Primary Industries and Water.
[2] Richley LR (2000) Treatment of tunnel erosion in
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[3] Richley LR (1992) Minimising erosion hazard due to
installation of an optical fibre cable through dispersible clay
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[4] Sherard, J., and Decker, R. (1977). “Dispersive clays,
related piping, and erosion in geotechnical projects.”ASTM
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IRJET- Dispersive Soils-Characterization, Problems and Remedies

  • 1. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2478 Dispersive Soils-Characterization, Problems and Remedies Bhagwan Singh1, Praveen Kr Gahlot2, Dr. DGM Purohit3 1,2ME Scholar, M.B.M Engg. College, J.N.V University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India 3Professor, Dept of Civil Engg., M.B.M Engg. College, J.N.V University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - Structures such as embankments, channels and other areas are susceptible to severe erosion, when such soils are used for construction. The erodabilty of clayey soil due to flow of rain water is a critical factor in long termperformance of earth structures. Hence, for these applications it becomes essential to test the erodablity especially during conditions of high surface flow. Such soils that are dislodged easily and rapidly in flowing water of low salt concentration are called dispersive soils. The dispersive soil can also have a high swell shrink potential and low resistance to erosion and have low permeability in an intact state; hence in this paper anattempt is made to analyze the basic characteristics, problems and stabilization with suitable additives. Key Words: Dispersive Soils, Mineralogy, Erodability, Various tests, Remedies, Suggestions 1. INTRODUCTION Earlier days clays were considered to be non erosive and highly resistant to water erosion, however recent studieson clays found that highly erosive clay soils do exist in nature. The tendency of the clays to disperse or de-flocculate depends upon the mineralogy and soil chemistryandalsoon the dissolved salts in the pore water and the eroding water. Based on the studies on dispersive soils in theworld,claysof alluvial origin, some soil derived from Mud rocks laid down in a marine environment can be dispersive. They are usually found in flood plains and lake bed deposits. Figure 1: Typical erodible soil Many earth dams, hydraulic structures and other structures likeroadwayembankmentshavesufferedserious erosion problems and have failed due to the presence of the dispersive soils. Though the problem has been identified in many parts of the world inrecenttimes,designadvancesand technical preventive measures are yet to be fully developed and practiced. As the scope and magnitude of the problem, due to dispersive soils, is very high it has become one of the major concerns of the geotechnical engineers. 2. BEHAVIOUR OF DISPERSIVE SOIL Dispersive clays differ from ordinary, erosion resistant clays, because theyhaveahigherrelativecontentofdissolved sodium in the pore water. Ordinary clays have a preponderance of calcium and magnesium dissolved in the pore water. Ordinary clays have a flocculated or aggregated structure because of the electrochemical attraction of the particles to each other and to water. This accounts for these soils' cohesive, non erosive behavior. 2.1 PROPERTIES Dispersive clays have an imbalance in the electrochemical forces between particles. This imbalance causes the minute soil particles in dispersive clay to be repulsed rather than attractedtooneanother.Consequently, dispersive clay particles tend to react as single-grained particles and not as an aggregated mass of particles. They are most easily eroded by water that is low in ion concentration, such as rain water. Runoff water has the opportunity to attain ions from land surface contact making it more in ionic balance with the dispersive clays and less erosive. Typically, dispersive clays are low to medium plasticity and classify as CL in the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)..Other USCS classes that may contain dispersive clays are ML, CLML, and CH. Soils classifying as MH rarely contain dispersive clay fines. 2.2 MECHANISM OF DISPERSION When the dispersive clay comes in contact with water, the clay fraction behaves more like a single-grained particle with a minimum electrochemical attraction and there by does not adhere or bond with the other soil particles. The inter particle force of repulsion (Electrical surface forces) exceed those of attraction (Van der Waals attraction). Clay particles are negatively charged as the result of isomorphous substitution or broken edges so they naturally repel each other (like charges repel). However, the presence of adsorbed cations tends to mask this negative charge (repulsion) to varying degrees, depending on the type of cation. small multi-charged cations (i.e. al+3, ca+2, mg+2) are strongly adsorbed by colloids (unlike charges attract), greatly reducing the negative charge. if the negative charge of the colloid is sufficiently reduced, flocculation will occur
  • 2. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2479 as represented shown in figure b. if, on the other hand, the colloids are saturated with large weakly chargedcations(i.e. na+, k+), dispersion will occur as represented in figure a. sodium, a weakly charged cation that encouragesdispersion and calcium, a multi-charged cation that encourages flocculation, provide an example of the intricate relationship between soil chemistry and the physical condition of a soil. the importance of the physical condition andtheinfluenceof sodium, creates the situation where knowing the concentration of this cation in a soil is essential. Figure 2: Soil particles in flocculated and dispersed state The flocculation and dispersionreactionsaretheresultof cation exchange. Cation exchange is the interactionbetween a cation in solution and another cation on the surface of any surface-active material, such as clay or organic matter The cation exchange that occurs between sodiumandcalciumon clay mineral surfaces. 3. VARIOUS TESTS The identification of the dispersive soils starts with the field reconnaissance investigations to determine the patterns on the surface. Dispersiveclayscannotbeidentified by the standard laboratory index tests such as visual classification, grain size analysis, specific gravity or Atterberg’s limits and therefore, other laboratory tests have been derived for this purpose. Thelaboratorytestsgenerally performed to identify dispersiveclaysarethecrumbtest, the double hydrometer test, the pinhole test, the test of dissolved salts in the pore water and the SAR (sodium absorption ratio) based tests. 3.1 PHYSICAL TEST The conventional physical tests performed to determine the dispersive clays include crumb, pinhole test and double hydrometer test. Crumb test is a simple procedure field test to identify dispersive soil behavior in the field, but is now often used in the laboratory as well. The test consists of eitherpreparinga cubical specimen of about 15 mm on a side at natural water content or selecting a soil crumb at natural water content of about equal volume. The specimen is carefully placed in about 250 ml of distilled water. As the soil crumb begins to hydrate, the tendency for colloidal-sized particles to deflocculates and go into suspensionisobserved.Resultsare interpreted at timed interval of 2 hrs as dispersive, intermediate dispersive or non-dispersive. The crumb test gives a good indication of the potential erodibility of clay soils. Double Hydrometer test, also known as Soil Conservation Service (SCS) dispersion test, is one of thefirst laboratory methods developed to assess dispersion of clay soils. The sample should be sent to the laboratory in an airtight container to prevent moisture loss. Testing is performed on specimens at natural water content. The particle size distribution is first determined using the standard hydrometer test in which the soil specimen is dispersed in distilled water withstrongmechanical agitation and a chemical dispersant. A parallel hydrometertestisthen made on a duplicate soil specimen, but without mechanical agitation and without a chemical dispersant. Criteria for evaluating degree of dispersion using results from the double hydrometer test are: 1. Non Dispersive - % dispersion < 30 2. Intermediate - % dispersion 30 - 50 3. Dispersive - % dispersion > 50 Pinhole test was developed to directly measure dispersibility of compacted fine-grainedsoilsinwhichwater is made to flow through a small hole in a soil specimen.1mm diameter hole is punched or drilled through a 25mm long by 35mm diameter cylindrical soil specimen. Distilled water is percolated through the pinhole under heads of 50, 180, and 380 mm (hydraulic gradients of approx 2, 7, and15),andthe flow rate and effluent turbidity are recorded. The 50, 180, and 80 mm heads result in flow velocities ranging from approx 30 to 160 cm/s at hydraulic gradients ranging from approx 2 to 15. Table 1: Summary of Pin Hole Test Results Classification Head mm Time min Flow Rate ml/sec Effluent Colour Visibility Hole size after test D1 50 5 > 1.5 Very distinct visibility 2X D2 50 10 > 1.0 Distinct to Slightly visible 2X ND4 50 10 < 0.8 Slight but easily visible 1.5X ND3 180- 380 5 > 2.5 Slight but easily visible 2X ND2 1020 5 > 3.5 Clear to barely visible 2X ND1 1020 5 < 5.0 Crystal clear visible No erosion Test results can be categorized as mentioned: D1 & D2 – Dispersive soils ND4 & ND3 – Intermediate soils ND2 ND1 – Non dispersive soils
  • 3. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2480 The test was developed by Sherard et al. (1976a) and in the past few years has become a widely used physical test. It is important that the test shall be made on soils natural water content because drying may affect test resultsforsomesoils. If the material contains coarse sand or gravel particles,these should be removed by passing the sample through a 2-mm sieve. 3.2 CHEMICAL TEST Chemical analyses such as ESP and SAR attempt to relate the relative abundance of exchangeable cations toaggregate stability and dispersion. Relationships between soil dispersion and chemical properties such as Exchangeable Sodium Percent (ESP), Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR), Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), and Electrical Conductivity (EC) are for a limited range of soils. Exchangeable Sodium Percent (ESP) is the most common analytical technique used to identify sodic or potentially dispersive soils. mentioned below: ESP <7 - Non Dispersive Soils ESP 7 – 10 - Intermediate Dispersive Soils ESP >10 - Dispersive Soils Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) is the another parameter commonly evaluated to quantify the role of sodium with respect to dispersion when free salts are present. SAR of the pore water: SAR method is not applicable if free salts are not present. Specifically there is a relationship between electrolyte concentration of the soil pore water and the exchangeable ions in the clay adsorbed layer. Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) can either be obtained by summing the amounts of the common exchangeable cations present (these are determined individually) or by a single laboratory test in which the total cation exchange capacity is determined. Soils with an ESP value greater than 15% are consideredhighlydispersiveandthosewithlowCEC (15 meg/100g clay) have been found to be completely non – dispersive at ESP value of 6% or less. Another soil property that governs susceptibility of a soil to dispersion is the Total Dissolve Solids (TDS) in relation to the salt content of the water affecting the structure. The higher the sodium percentages in the saturation extract relative to the TDS, the greater the susceptibility of the sodium saturated clays to disperse. The percentagesodium, which is the ratio between sodium and TDS in thesaturation extracted, may also give an indication of the dispersion potential. The percentage sodium is defined as: Na+ With all units expressed in meg/l of saturation extract. Electrical Conductivity (EC) of a solution is a measure of the ability of the solution to conduct electricity. The EC is reported in either milliohms per centimeter or the equivalent decisiemens per meter. When ions (salts) are present, the EC of the solution increases. If no salts are present, then the EC is low indicating that the solution does not conduct electricity well. The ECindicatesthepresenceor absence of salts, but does not indicate which salts might be present. For example, the EC of a soil sample might be considered relatively high. No indication from the EC test is available to determine if this condition was from irrigation with salty water or if the field had been recently fertilized and the elevated EC is from the soluble fertilizer salts. To determine the source of the salts in a sample, further chemical tests must be performed. 3.3 PHASE ANALYTICAL METHOD Phase analytical techniques are used to determine the exact composition of soils i.e. their mineral and the order of arrangement. These techniques include XRD (X Ray Diffraction) test and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopic) tests. XRD (X Ray Diffraction) TEST is perhaps the most widely used X-ray based analytical techniques for characterizing materials. The X ray analysis helps in identifying the types of minerals present in soil samples .When an X-ray beam hits a powder – fined ground sample and is diffracted, we can measure the distances between the planes of the atoms that constitute the sample by applying Bragg's Law, :nλ =2dsinθ, where the integer n is the order of the diffracted beam, λ is the wavelength of theincidentX-ray beam, d is the distance between adjacent planes of atoms (the d-spacing), and θ the angle of incidence of the X-ray beam. Na+ ESP = ×100 Na++Mg2++K++Ca2+ Criteria to classify dispersive clays using ESP data is as Na % = x 100 TDS Where TDS = Na++K++Ca2++Mg2+
  • 4. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2481 Figure 3: XRD pattern of clay minerals SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopic) Test is one of the ideal tools available for the measurement of fabric of clays because of its higher resolution capacity together with large depth of focus and also it is possible to get the three dimensional view of the arrangement of the particles. The scanning electron microscope is operated at 20kV and is of the type FEI Quanta 200. First the entire area of the fractured surface is scanned under low magnification and then, the chosen representative areas are magnified to get the clear picture of the micro fabric arrangement.Sevendays cured compacted samples were taken for this study so that there is sufficient time for the development of the cementatious bonds. The samples were split apart in the direction opposite to that of the compaction, and a cube of 10mmx10mmx10mm is obtained intheundisturbedstateas the fractured surface provides the details of the crystals present. 4. ACTIVITIES ENCRASING DISPERSION Following are the major activities that help in erosion of soil: 1. Overgrazing 2. Removal of top soil 3. Excavation in dispersive soil 4. Poor compaction of sodic soil 5. Concentration of runoff 5. PROBLEMS OF DISPERSIVE SOILS Dispersive soils are not suitable as foundation material or as fill material in the construction of structures. Using dispersive clay soils in hydraulic structures, embankment dams, or other structures such as canal lining, roadway embankments can cause serious engineering problems if these soils are not identified and used appropriately. This problem is worldwide, and structural failures attributed to dispersive soils have occurred in many countries. 5.1 STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS The problems associated with the structures are: 1. Dam embankment failure 2. Tunnel erosion 3. Canal failure 4. Piping failure 5.2 CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS Major construction problems due to dispersive soils are listed as: 1. Collapse of fill 2. Pipes and Cables failure 3. Breaching Septic trenches 5.3 DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS Now a days the landscape developmentsareconsideredto be emerging field of area. The problems associated with it due the dispersive soils are: 1. Erosion of external soil slopes 2. Internal erosion 3. Extreme turbid water (never settles) 4. Sediment deposits 6. REMEDIES At present, due to increased land use pattern there is more concern about the economy. In practice, soils with low bearing capacity, low stability, high settlements, excessive swelling or shrink properties are usually encountered.It has become necessary to make such soils suitable for construction by increasing the strength, reducing compressibility, swelling or shrinkage and increasing the durability of soils by altering the properties and making it stabilize for developmental work. 6.1 PHYSICAL STABILIZATION It includes the change in physical state of soil to make it stable. Following are the methods of physical stabilization: 1. Identifying and avoiding disturbance to areas with dispersive subsoil. 2. Minimizing excavation of dispersive soils. 3. Not allowing water to pond on the soil surface, or exposed subsoil.
  • 5. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2482 4. Keeping sodic sub-soils buried under topsoil. 5. Maintaining vegetation cover. 6. Precise compaction. 7. Top soiling. 8. Sand filters and sand blocks 6.2 CHEMICAL STABILIZATION It is a chemical process where original structureofminerals breakdown to form a new stabilize mineralogical arrangements. It is also called as chemical amelioration. HYDRATED LIME (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE) has been widely used to prevent piping in earth dams. Rates of application have varied depending on soils and degree of compaction used in construction. Only around 0.5 –1.0% hydrated lime is required to prevent dispersion, however difficulties with application and mixing necessitate higher rates of application. The strength of the clayey soil increases with increase in lime content up to certain limit, called optimum lime content which depends on clay content and reactive silica. It is observed that the lime treatmentreduces the settlement and improves the strength. GYPSUM (CALCIUM SULPHATE) is more effective than lime for the treatment of dispersive soils as it increases the electrolyte concentration in the soil solution as well as displacing sodium with calcium within the clay structure. Gypsum is less commonly used than hydrated lime in dam construction and other works due to its lowersolubility,and higher cost. Studies show that in construction,a minimum of 2% by mass of gypsum be used. ALUM (ALUMINIUM SULPHATE) effectively used to prevent dam failure and protectembankmentsfrom erosion. Limited data suggests mixtures of 0.6 –1.0% (25% solution of aluminium sulphate) to 1.5% of the total dryweightof soil may be appropriate. Alum is however highly acidic (pH4-5), and thus alum treated soils will need to be capped with topsoil in order to establish vegetation. Soil testing is required to establish appropriate application rates for soils. Long chain of polyacrylamides helps to increase aggregate stability, reduce dispersion and maintain infiltrationrates in dispersive. CALCIUM CHLORIDE is chemically CaCl2 2H2O. It is a highly soluble salt which supplies soluble calcium directly. Its reactions in sodic soil are similar to those of gypsum: Na2CO3 + CaCl2 Û CaCO3 + 2 NaCl (leachable) SULPHURIC ACID is chemically H2SO4. It is an oily corrosive liquid and is usually about 95 percent pure. Upon application to soils containing calcium carbonate it immediately reacts to form calcium sulphate and thus provides soluble calcium indirectly. Chemical reactions involved are: Na2CO3 + H2SO4 Û CO2 + H2O + Na2SO4 (leachable) CaCO3 + H2SO4 Û CaSO4 + H2O + CO2 PYRITE (FeS2) is another material that has been suggested as a possible amendment for sodic soil reclamation. Reactions leading to oxidation of pyrite are complex and appear to consist of chemical as well as biological processes. The following sequence has been proposed for the oxidation of pyrite by Temple and Delchamps (1953). The first step in the oxidation is nonbiological and iron II sulphate (ferrous) is formed 2 FeS2 + 2 H2O + 7 O2 Û 2 FeSO4 + 2 H2SO4 This reaction is then followed by the bacterial oxidation of iron II sulphate, a reaction normally carried out by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans, 4 FeSO4 + O2 +2 H2SO4 Û 2 Fe2 (SO4)3 + 2 H2O Subsequently iron III sulphate (ferric) is reduced and pyrite is oxidized by what appears to be a strictly chemical reaction. Fe2 (SO4)3 + FeS2 Û 3 FeSO4 +2 S Elemental sulphur so produced may then be oxidized by T. thiooxidans and the acidity generated favours the continuation of the process 2 S + 3 O2 + 2 H2O Û 2 H2SO4 Summary: 4 FeS2 + 2 H2O + 15 O2 Û 2 Fe2 (SO4)3 + 2 H2SO4 POLYACRYLAMIDES however the effectishighlyvariable between various polyacrylamide products and the chemical and physical properties of the soil. Further advice and laboratory testing should be conducted before using polyacrylamides to protect earth dams from piping failure POZZOLAN is a finely divided siliceous, or siliceous and aluminous, material which by itself possesses little or no cementing value. In the presence of moisture, however, it will chemically react with lime at ordinary temperatures to form cementing compounds. Natural pozzolans from different geographical regions nevertheless have diverse properties due to their respective chemical compositions which could lead to varying results in the products treated by these additive materials. Test studies showsthataddition of 5% pozzolan has maximum reduction in % dispersion.
  • 6. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2483 Figure 4: Graph % dispersion with Pozzolan content PORTLAND CEMENT has also been used extensively in treating clays in the construction industry. Because of the existence of lime in most cements, the latter would not be any better than the former if used alone as additive in stabilizing dispersive clays. For this reason and the fact that, when used alone, certain pozzolans also have not been effective in the treatment of dispersive clays. 2-4% of cement is ideally added to reduce maximum dispersion. Figure 5: Graph % dispersion with cement content 6.3 DESIGN MEASURES FOR STABILIZATION When dispersive clays are detected in a site investigation and verified by testing, defensive measures must be incorporated into the design. The designer must base any special design features on the severity of the dispersive characteristics of the soil. For Embankment if non dispersive soils can be located, designate that borrow source for construction of the entire embankment. If the volume of non dispersive soils in the borrow area is not adequate to construct the entire embankment, the construction plans should designate non dispersive materials as a blanket for the embankment. The blanket thickness should be 12 inches. The blanket protects the underlying dispersive clays from drying cracks and erosion by rainfall. The most effective design measure for preventing internal erosion of earth fills is a sand chimney filter. Sand diaphragms around the conduit are an effective method of controlling internal erosion in that area. Placement of dispersive soils into specified zones of an embankment may be incorporatedinthedesignifthezoneis not relied upon as a barrier to seepage or internal erosion. For Wastage storage pond liners and excavatedslopes dispersive soils can be over excavated and replaced or blanketed with non dispersive soils to the lines and grades required on the construction plans.Thisistherecommended design feature for waste storage ponds. Chemical amendments may be used to treat exposed dispersive soils on excavated slopes. This treatment is notrecommended for waste storage ponds. 6.4 OTHER MEASURES FOR STABILIZATION In some localities cheap acidic industrial wastes may be available which can be profitably used for sodic soil improvement. Press mud, a waste product from sugar factories, is one such material commonly used for soil improvement. Press mud contains either lime or some gypsum depending on whether the sugar factory is adopting carbonation or a sulphitation process for the clarification of juice. It also contains variable quantities of organic matter. Sand filters prevent dam failure by trapping entrained sand and silt, blocking the exit of the tunnel and preventing further tunnel development (Sherard et al. 1977). Richley (1992 and 2000) developed the use of sand blocks to prevent tunnel erosion during installation of an optical fibre cable in highly dispersivesoils.Thesandblockswork slightly differently to the sand filters in thatthey allowthefreewater to rise to the surface through the sand. The use of sand blocks has recently been modified by Hardie et al., (2007) to prevent re-initiation of tunnel erosion along an optical fibre cable. 7. CONCLUSIONS Dispersive soils which occur in many parts of the world are easily erodible andsegregateinwaterposeseriousproblems of stability of earth and earth retaining structures. The mechanism of dispersivity of soils is reasonably well understood. Visual classification, Atterberg’s limits and particle size analysis do not provide sufficient basistodiffer- entiate between dispersive clays and ordinary erosion resistant clays. Pinhole test and double hydrometer test are the only two tests that plays an important roletoidentify the dispersive soils. This paper explores the characterization, problems due to dispersive soils and their remedial measures to stabilize it. It has been concluded that dispersivity ascertained from strength testsismorereliable. Dispersive soils erode under small seepage velocity leading to problems of stability of earth and earth retaining
  • 7. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2484 structures. No concurrences exist in identifying dispersivity of soil by all the four tests. It has to be arrived at by consensus of test results. The Double Hydrometer test and Chemical analysis of pore water extract test are more conservative in showing the dispersion of soil. The pinhole test is more reliable as it simulates field conditions. The crumb test gives a good indication of the soil for potential tendency to erosion. Thestrengthofdispersivesoil increases with increase in lime, alum and gypsumcontentuptocertain limit. REFERENCES [1] Hardie, M. (2009) " Dispersive Soil and their Management", Technical Refrence Manual,Sustainable Land Use Department of Primary Industries and Water. [2] Richley LR (2000) Treatment of tunnel erosion in Tasmania. Natural Resource Management 3, 31–34. [3] Richley LR (1992) Minimising erosion hazard due to installation of an optical fibre cable through dispersible clay soils. AustralianJournalofSoilandWaterConservation 5, 35– 38. [4] Sherard, J., and Decker, R. (1977). “Dispersive clays, related piping, and erosion in geotechnical projects.”ASTM Special Technical Publication 623, ASTM,Philadelphia [5] Sherard, J. L., Dunnigan, L. P., Decker, R. S., (1976), "Identification and Nature of Dispersive Soils”, Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Division, ASCE, Vol. 102, GT4, pp. 284-301. [6] Sherard, J. L. (1975). Discussion of "Pore and eroding fluid influences on surface erosion of soils," by K. Arulanandan, P. Loganathan, and R. B. Krone. J.Geotech. Engrg. Div., ASCE, 101(GT12), 1299-1300. [7] United States, Department of Agriculture, (1984). “Soil Mechanics Testing Standards”, Soil Mechanics Note No. 8, Soil Conservation Service, Washington.