This document provides details of laboratory experiments conducted to determine various properties of soil, including:
1. The dry density of soil in situ using the sand replacement method. Testing yielded a dry density of 1.79 g/cm3.
2. The maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of soil through dynamic compaction, which were determined to be 1.85 g/cm3 and 11% respectively.
3. Particle size distribution through a hydrometer analysis, with procedures and apparatus described.
Compaction Test
Name:
Rezhwan Hama Karim
University Of Halabja
Civil Engineering Department
Soil lap
Contents:
Introduction
Purpose of this experiment
Standard references
Materials and equipment
Procedure
Data analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Introduction
The Proctor compaction test is a laboratory method of experimentally determining the optimal moisture content at which a given soil type will become most dense and achieve its maximum dry density. And the graphical relationship of the dry density to moisture content is then plotted to establish the compaction curve.
Purpose of this experiment
This laboratory test is performed to determine the relationship between the moisture content and the dry density of a soil for a specified compactive effort. The compactive effort is the amount of mechanical energy that is applied to the soil mass. Several different methods are used to compact soil in the field, and some examples include tamping, kneading, vibration, and static load compaction. This laboratory will employ the tamping or impact compaction method using the type of equipment and methodology developed by R. R. Proctor in 1933, therefore, the test is also known as the Proctor test.
Standard reference
ASTM D 698 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbs/ft3 (600 KN-m/m3)).
ASTM D 1557 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbs/ft3 (2,700 KN-m/m3)).
Significance
Mechanical compaction is one of the most common and cost effective means of stabilizing soils. An extremely important task of geotechnical engineers is the performance and analysis of field control tests to assure that compacted fills are meeting the prescribed design specifications. Design specifications usually state the required density (as a percentage of the “maximum” density measured in a standard laboratory test), and the water content. In general, most engineering properties, such as the strength, stiffness, resistance to shrinkage, and
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imperviousness of the soil, will improve by increasing the soil density. The optimum water content is the water content that results in the greatest density for a specified compactive effort. Compacting at water contents higher than (wet of ) the optimum water content results in a relatively dispersed soil structure (parallel particle orientations) that is weaker, more ductile, less pervious, softer, more susceptible to shrinking, and less susceptible to swelling than soil compacted dry of optimum to the same density. The soil compacted lower than (dry of) the optimum water content typically results in a flocculated soil structure (random particle orientations) that has the opposite characteristics of the soil compacted wet of the optimum water content to the same density.
Procedure:
Depending on the type of mold you are using obtain a sufficient quantity of air-dried soil in large mixing pan.
Determination of Field Density Using Sand Cone Method | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
The document describes a soil mechanics lab report on determining field density using the sand cone method. The test procedure involves digging a hole, placing the excavated soil in an airtight bag, then using a sand cone apparatus to pour sand into the hole to determine the hole's volume. Calculations are shown to find the field dry unit weight, water content, and relative density compared to the maximum dry unit weight from a lab compaction test. The results found a field dry unit weight of 1.4149 g/cm3 and relative density of 72%, indicating the field compaction was not adequate for the project.
Determination of strength and stress-strain relationships of a cylindrical specimen of reconstituted specimen using Consolidated Drained (CD) Triaxial Test.
1. A series of drained triaxial tests under four different initial states were conducted on Yamuna River sand. The results consist of simple stress-strain relation, change in volume behaviour were plotted.
2. Basic stress-strain relation with volume behaviour was presented in plot. The results for densely prepared sand samples show an expected behaviour. There is a significant difference in peak and residual deviatoric stress (q) as can be depicted form the plot.
3. With increase in confining stress, load carrying capacity of specimen increases.
4. Saturation value ‘B’ must be acquired to be more than 0.95 before starting the isotropic consolidation phase in CD test.
5. CD tests are performed at much slower strain rate as compared to CU tests for the same soil. The strain rate for CD test can be chosen approx. 8-10 times lower than the CU test.
6. It is important to have no pore water pressure generation throughout the shearing phase of CD test or in other words strain rate must be so small that pore water pressure must get dissipated quickly when specimen is subjected to compression loading in CD test.
7. In CD test, volumetric strain versus axial strain relationship shows contractive response for NC soils and dilative response for OC soils. (NC = Normally consolidated, OC = Over consolidated)
References:
1. IS: 2720 (Part 11):1993- Determination of the shear strength parameters of a specimen tested in unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression without the measurement of pore water pressure (first revision). Reaffirmed- Dec 2016.
2. IS: 2720 (Part 12):1981- Determination of Shear Strength parameters of Soil from consolidated undrained triaxial compression test with measurement of pore water pressure (first revision). Reaffirmed- Dec 2016.
3. ASTM D7181-11. Method for Consolidated Drained Triaxial Compression Test for Soils; ASTM: West Conshohocken, PA, USA, 2011.
Ground improvement techniques compaction vibrationAnjana R Menon
This document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to treat poor ground conditions. It begins by classifying ground conditions as hazardous, poor, or favorable. Poor ground conditions that cannot be used in their insitu state but can be treated include expansive soils, organic soils, loose sands and silts, and fissured rocks. The document then discusses various ground improvement techniques including compaction methods, preloading, grouting, geosynthetics, soil reinforcement, stone columns, and thermal methods. It provides details on techniques like dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction, vibrodisplacement, prefabricated vertical drains, and compaction piles. The objectives, principles, factors affecting selection, and design of various techniques are
The document discusses laboratory soil compaction tests. It defines compaction as increasing the bulk density of soil by removing air through external compactive effort. An optimum water content exists where soil achieves maximum density. The document outlines standard and modified Proctor compaction tests and describes how to conduct the tests by compacting soil in layers using specified hammers and measuring dry density at different water contents. Compaction increases soil strength, stability and resistance to erosion while decreasing permeability and compressibility.
The document describes a standard compaction test performed on a soil sample to determine the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content. Five soil samples with varying moisture contents were compacted and tested. The maximum dry density was found to be 19.1 kN/m3 at an optimum moisture content of 12.2%. A graph of the dry unit weight versus moisture content showed a compaction curve with the highest point indicating the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content. The purpose of the test is to evaluate the engineering properties of soils for use in construction projects.
Compaction Test
Name:
Rezhwan Hama Karim
University Of Halabja
Civil Engineering Department
Soil lap
Contents:
Introduction
Purpose of this experiment
Standard references
Materials and equipment
Procedure
Data analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Introduction
The Proctor compaction test is a laboratory method of experimentally determining the optimal moisture content at which a given soil type will become most dense and achieve its maximum dry density. And the graphical relationship of the dry density to moisture content is then plotted to establish the compaction curve.
Purpose of this experiment
This laboratory test is performed to determine the relationship between the moisture content and the dry density of a soil for a specified compactive effort. The compactive effort is the amount of mechanical energy that is applied to the soil mass. Several different methods are used to compact soil in the field, and some examples include tamping, kneading, vibration, and static load compaction. This laboratory will employ the tamping or impact compaction method using the type of equipment and methodology developed by R. R. Proctor in 1933, therefore, the test is also known as the Proctor test.
Standard reference
ASTM D 698 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbs/ft3 (600 KN-m/m3)).
ASTM D 1557 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbs/ft3 (2,700 KN-m/m3)).
Significance
Mechanical compaction is one of the most common and cost effective means of stabilizing soils. An extremely important task of geotechnical engineers is the performance and analysis of field control tests to assure that compacted fills are meeting the prescribed design specifications. Design specifications usually state the required density (as a percentage of the “maximum” density measured in a standard laboratory test), and the water content. In general, most engineering properties, such as the strength, stiffness, resistance to shrinkage, and
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imperviousness of the soil, will improve by increasing the soil density. The optimum water content is the water content that results in the greatest density for a specified compactive effort. Compacting at water contents higher than (wet of ) the optimum water content results in a relatively dispersed soil structure (parallel particle orientations) that is weaker, more ductile, less pervious, softer, more susceptible to shrinking, and less susceptible to swelling than soil compacted dry of optimum to the same density. The soil compacted lower than (dry of) the optimum water content typically results in a flocculated soil structure (random particle orientations) that has the opposite characteristics of the soil compacted wet of the optimum water content to the same density.
Procedure:
Depending on the type of mold you are using obtain a sufficient quantity of air-dried soil in large mixing pan.
Determination of Field Density Using Sand Cone Method | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
The document describes a soil mechanics lab report on determining field density using the sand cone method. The test procedure involves digging a hole, placing the excavated soil in an airtight bag, then using a sand cone apparatus to pour sand into the hole to determine the hole's volume. Calculations are shown to find the field dry unit weight, water content, and relative density compared to the maximum dry unit weight from a lab compaction test. The results found a field dry unit weight of 1.4149 g/cm3 and relative density of 72%, indicating the field compaction was not adequate for the project.
Determination of strength and stress-strain relationships of a cylindrical specimen of reconstituted specimen using Consolidated Drained (CD) Triaxial Test.
1. A series of drained triaxial tests under four different initial states were conducted on Yamuna River sand. The results consist of simple stress-strain relation, change in volume behaviour were plotted.
2. Basic stress-strain relation with volume behaviour was presented in plot. The results for densely prepared sand samples show an expected behaviour. There is a significant difference in peak and residual deviatoric stress (q) as can be depicted form the plot.
3. With increase in confining stress, load carrying capacity of specimen increases.
4. Saturation value ‘B’ must be acquired to be more than 0.95 before starting the isotropic consolidation phase in CD test.
5. CD tests are performed at much slower strain rate as compared to CU tests for the same soil. The strain rate for CD test can be chosen approx. 8-10 times lower than the CU test.
6. It is important to have no pore water pressure generation throughout the shearing phase of CD test or in other words strain rate must be so small that pore water pressure must get dissipated quickly when specimen is subjected to compression loading in CD test.
7. In CD test, volumetric strain versus axial strain relationship shows contractive response for NC soils and dilative response for OC soils. (NC = Normally consolidated, OC = Over consolidated)
References:
1. IS: 2720 (Part 11):1993- Determination of the shear strength parameters of a specimen tested in unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression without the measurement of pore water pressure (first revision). Reaffirmed- Dec 2016.
2. IS: 2720 (Part 12):1981- Determination of Shear Strength parameters of Soil from consolidated undrained triaxial compression test with measurement of pore water pressure (first revision). Reaffirmed- Dec 2016.
3. ASTM D7181-11. Method for Consolidated Drained Triaxial Compression Test for Soils; ASTM: West Conshohocken, PA, USA, 2011.
Ground improvement techniques compaction vibrationAnjana R Menon
This document discusses various ground improvement techniques used to treat poor ground conditions. It begins by classifying ground conditions as hazardous, poor, or favorable. Poor ground conditions that cannot be used in their insitu state but can be treated include expansive soils, organic soils, loose sands and silts, and fissured rocks. The document then discusses various ground improvement techniques including compaction methods, preloading, grouting, geosynthetics, soil reinforcement, stone columns, and thermal methods. It provides details on techniques like dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction, vibrodisplacement, prefabricated vertical drains, and compaction piles. The objectives, principles, factors affecting selection, and design of various techniques are
The document discusses laboratory soil compaction tests. It defines compaction as increasing the bulk density of soil by removing air through external compactive effort. An optimum water content exists where soil achieves maximum density. The document outlines standard and modified Proctor compaction tests and describes how to conduct the tests by compacting soil in layers using specified hammers and measuring dry density at different water contents. Compaction increases soil strength, stability and resistance to erosion while decreasing permeability and compressibility.
The document describes a standard compaction test performed on a soil sample to determine the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content. Five soil samples with varying moisture contents were compacted and tested. The maximum dry density was found to be 19.1 kN/m3 at an optimum moisture content of 12.2%. A graph of the dry unit weight versus moisture content showed a compaction curve with the highest point indicating the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content. The purpose of the test is to evaluate the engineering properties of soils for use in construction projects.
This document summarizes in-situ methods for determining soil properties, specifically the vane shear test and pressure meter tests.
The vane shear test directly measures the undrained shear strength of soft clays in the field by inserting a rotating vane and measuring the torque. Pressure meter tests measure the soil's stress-strain response by expanding a membrane probe against the soil and recording the resulting pressures and strains. Self-boring pressure meters can test undisturbed soil by drilling into the ground, while displacement pressure meters push into pre-drilled boreholes. Both provide fundamental soil properties with minimal empirical corrections needed.
index properties of soil, Those properties of soil which are used in the identification and classification of soil are known as INDEX PROPERTIES
Water content
Specific gravity
In-situ density
Particle size
Consistency
Relative Density
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document provides instructions for performing a sieve analysis test to determine the particle size distribution of fine aggregates or sand. The key steps include: 1) preparing a representative sample, 2) arranging sieves in order of decreasing size, 3) sieving the sample and weighing the material retained on each sieve, 4) calculating the percentage retained, cumulative percentage retained, and cumulative percentage passing through each sieve. The results are used to evaluate whether the sand is well graded or poorly graded and to calculate metrics like the uniformity coefficient.
This document provides information about soil compressibility and consolidation. It discusses the different types of soil settlement that can occur when stress is applied, including immediate elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement. It describes how consolidation settlement occurs as water is expelled from saturated soils under increased stress levels. Graphs are presented showing typical relationships between void ratio, effective stress, and compression index that help explain consolidation concepts. The role of overconsolidation ratio and preconsolidation stress are defined in relation to soil compressibility. Methods for estimating settlement magnitudes, such as using Casagrande's approach, are also summarized.
The document discusses three soil tests: the liquid limit test determines the moisture content needed for a soil pat to close a groove after 25 drops from 10 mm; the plastic limit test finds the moisture content where a 3 mm soil thread will crumble; and the shrinkage limit test measures the volume and mass of wet and dried soil in a dish to determine moisture loss.
Best numerical problem group pile capacity (usefulsearch.org) (useful search)Make Mannan
A circular well with an external diameter of 4.5m and steel thickness of 0.75m is embedded 12m deep in uniform sand. The sand has an angle of internal friction of 30 degrees and submerged unit weight of 1 t/m3. The well is subjected to a horizontal force of 50t and bending moment of 400tm at the scour level. Assuming the well acts as a lightweight retaining wall, the allowable total equivalent resting force due to earth pressure with a safety factor of 2 is calculated.
The document describes procedures for determining the liquid limit and plastic limit of soil samples. The liquid limit test involves adding water to soil and determining the moisture content at which a groove closes after 25 blows. The plastic limit is the moisture content at which a soil ball crumbles after rolling out to 3mm diameter. These limits are used to classify soils and predict properties like strength and compressibility. The plasticity index, defined as the liquid limit minus the plastic limit, provides further information on soil type and reactivity. Proper determination of the Atterberg limits is important for building foundations to ensure suitable shear strength and volume change with moisture fluctuations.
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This document contains solved examples of questions on bearing capacity from previous year question papers. It includes 6 questions calculating the ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing capacity, and size of footing for given soil properties and loading conditions using Terzaghi and general shear failure theories. The properties provided are unit weight, cohesion, friction angle, and bearing capacity factors. Depths, widths, loads, and factors of safety are also given. The step-by-step workings and solutions are shown for each question.
Loose granular sand deposits formed during the land reclamation process are vulnerable to
liquefaction upon imparting seismic forces. These loose granular sand fills could encounter
bearing failures or compress beyond tolerable limits under static and dynamic loads
The document describes an unconfined compression test conducted to determine the strength properties of a cohesive soil sample. The test involved compressing an undisturbed soil cylinder at a controlled strain rate and recording the load and deformation. The maximum stress of 132.982 kPa indicated the unconfined compression strength (qu) of the soil. Using the relationship qu=cu/2, this equates to an undrained shear strength (cu) of 66.491 kPa. The test provided data needed to assess the soil's suitability for supporting foundations or dams.
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This report details an experiment to determine the initial and final setting times of a hydraulic cement using the Vicat needle test method. The cement paste was prepared and tested according to ASTM standards. The initial setting time was found to be 2 hours and 45 minutes when the needle penetration was 6 mm. The final setting time was then calculated using an empirical equation to be 4 hours and 48 minutes. While only two penetration measurements were taken, the results indicate the cement would be suitable for construction uses and meet the Iraqi standard of a minimum 1 hour initial setting time.
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
Types of samplers used in soil samplingAna Debbarma
There are two types of soil samples:
1. Disturbed samples - The natural structure of the soil is modified or destroyed during sampling.
2. Undisturbed samples - The natural structure and properties of the soil remain preserved.
Soil sampling devices include open drive samplers, piston samplers, and rotary samplers. Open drive samplers use thin-walled tubes that are pushed into the soil to collect undisturbed samples. Piston samplers also use thin-walled tubes but have a piston inside to prevent excess soil from entering and maintain sample integrity. Rotary samplers have an outer rotating barrel and inner stationary tube to collect annular ring samples.
1. The objective of the experiment is to determine the grain size distribution of a soil sample using sieves and comparing the results to BS 410 standards.
2. The procedure involves sieving soil samples through a series of sieves with decreasing pore sizes, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating the percentage retained and passing through each sieve.
3. The results show the weight and percentage retained and passing for each sieve size. A distribution curve is analyzed and compared to grading standards to evaluate the quality of the soil sample.
The presentation discussed various methods of dewatering on construction sites, including sump pumping, wellpoint systems, ejector wells, ground freezing, and deep wells. It described the purpose of dewatering, factors that influence selection of methods, and advantages and limitations of each approach. The methods vary in their suitability based on soil type, required depth of drawdown, and other site-specific factors. Proper dewatering is important for construction efficiency and stability.
Subject: soil mechanic
Grain Size Analysis Test
Experiment No: 2
*Prepared by;
Rezhwan Hama Karim
*University Of Halabja
*Civil Engineering Department
Contents:
Introduction
References
Purpose of this experiment
Materials and equipment
Procedure
Data analysis
Calculation
Discussion
Conclusion
Introduction
Grain size analysis is a typical laboratory test conducted in the soil mechanics field. The purpose of the analysis is to derive the particle size distribution of soils. A sieve analysis (or gradation test) is a practice or procedure used (commonly used in civil engineering) to assess the particle size distribution (also called gradation) of a granular material by allowing the material to pass through a series of sieves of progressively smaller mesh size and weighing the amount of material that is stopped by each sieve as a fraction of the whole mass.
Standard References:-
ASTM D 422-standard test method for particle-size analysis of soils.
Purpose of this experiment
This test is performed to determine the percentage of different grain sizes contained within a soil. The mechanical or sieve analysis performed to determine the distribution of the coarser, larger-sized particles, and the hydrometer method is used the distribution of the finer particles.
Procedure:
First of all we found weight of each sieve as well as the bottom pan and we wrote it to use it in the analysis.
And we found the weight of the given dry soil sample and recorded it.
Then we checked all the sieves to make sure that all of sieves are clean, and assembled them in the ascending order of sieve numbers (#4 sieve at top and #200 sieve at bottom). And we placed the pan below #200 sieve. Carefully we poured the soil sample into the top sieve and place the cap over it.
After that we placed the sieve stack in the mechanical shaker and shack it for 10 minutes.
Finally we removed the stack from the shaker and carefully weighted and recorded the weight of each sieve with its retained soil. Weighted and recorded the weight of the bottom pan with its retained fine soil.
Discussion:
In this test we learn how to find grain size of the soil and how to classify it with comparing to ASTMD standards.
By using gradation curve and our table since F200 (1.55%) <50%, this mean our soil type should be Gravel or Sand.
R4 (22.2%)<12 R200(98.45%)=49.25 and this should be sand.
F200 (1.55%) <%5 so this should be SW or SP.
Our Cu>=6 but our Cg is not between 1 and 3 so our soil is SP.
%gravel (22.2%)>=15%so our soil is SP with gravel.
Conclusion:
In this test we are learn how to fined particle size distribution and classified our soil sample with ASTM D standard which we notice that our soil is poorly grained sand with gravel due to our comparing with ASTMD standard and we drew a particle-size distribution for our sample which is our curve well graded because it take a lot of particle sizes of our soil sample. This test we didn’t have many of sieve numbers this result to this 4.3
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Description
Determine the unit weight of natural soil in place.
Stages
Determination of sand filling the cone
Determination bulk unit weight of sand
Determination bulk unit weight of natural soil
Procedure
Determining the weight of sand filling the cone
Sand passing through a 600µ sieve and retained over 300µ sieve is used.
Pouring cylinder attached over pouring cone is placed over level ground and completely filled with sand and weighed
The weight of sand + cylinder before pouring =푤_1
Now place the cylinder on the glass plate and open the shutter allow the sand to run out. Weigh the sand collected on the glass plate. This is the weight of sand filling pouring cone.
The weight of sand in pouring cone =푤_푐표푛푒
The weight of sand + cylinder after pouring on the glass =푤_2
The weight of sand in pouring cone =푤_푐표푛푒=푤_1−푤_2
Determination of bulk unit weight of sand
Determine the volume of the calibrated container (V)
Filled the pouring cylinder with weight 푤_1 again. Now placed over calibrating container and open the shutter, permit the sand to run into calibrating cylinder. When no further movement of sand is seen, close the shutter. Remove the pouring cylinder and weigh it.
The weight of sand + cylinder after pouring into calibrated cylinder =푤_3
The weight of sand filling calibrated cylinder (푤_푐푐 )=푤_1−(푤_푐표푛푒+푤_3 ")"
Determination of bulk unit weight of natural soil
Exposed about 45 cm square area of the soil and trim it down to a level surface.
Keep the metal tray on the level surface and excavate a circular hole of 10 cm diameter and 15 cm depth.
The weight of excavated soil =푤^′
Remove the tray, and placed the sand pouring cylinder over the hole, the cylinder should have sand of weight 푤_1.
Open the shutter and permit the sand to run into the hole. Close the shutter when no movement of the sand seen.
Remove the cylinder and weigh the sand pouring cylinder.
The weight of sand +cylinder after pouring into hole =푤_4
The weight of sand in the hole 〖(푤〗_ℎ표푙푒)=푤_1−(푤_4+푤_푐표푛푒)
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This document describes procedures for determining various index properties of soils through laboratory experiments. The first experiment involves determining the field density, dry density and moisture content of soil using the core cutter method. The second experiment involves sieve analysis to determine properties like fineness modulus, uniformity coefficient and coefficient of curvature. Subsequent experiments determine specific gravity, void ratio, porosity, field density by sand replacement method and Atterberg limits of the given soil sample. For each experiment, the aim, apparatus, procedure, observations and calculations are provided.
The document provides details on various tests conducted on highway materials and soils, including aggregate impact value testing, water content determination, consistency limits testing, rebound hammer testing, and sand replacement testing. It describes the objectives, apparatus, procedures, observations, and calculations for each test. The tests are used to evaluate the properties and suitability of aggregates, soils, and concrete for use in highway and road construction projects.
This document summarizes in-situ methods for determining soil properties, specifically the vane shear test and pressure meter tests.
The vane shear test directly measures the undrained shear strength of soft clays in the field by inserting a rotating vane and measuring the torque. Pressure meter tests measure the soil's stress-strain response by expanding a membrane probe against the soil and recording the resulting pressures and strains. Self-boring pressure meters can test undisturbed soil by drilling into the ground, while displacement pressure meters push into pre-drilled boreholes. Both provide fundamental soil properties with minimal empirical corrections needed.
index properties of soil, Those properties of soil which are used in the identification and classification of soil are known as INDEX PROPERTIES
Water content
Specific gravity
In-situ density
Particle size
Consistency
Relative Density
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document provides instructions for performing a sieve analysis test to determine the particle size distribution of fine aggregates or sand. The key steps include: 1) preparing a representative sample, 2) arranging sieves in order of decreasing size, 3) sieving the sample and weighing the material retained on each sieve, 4) calculating the percentage retained, cumulative percentage retained, and cumulative percentage passing through each sieve. The results are used to evaluate whether the sand is well graded or poorly graded and to calculate metrics like the uniformity coefficient.
This document provides information about soil compressibility and consolidation. It discusses the different types of soil settlement that can occur when stress is applied, including immediate elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement. It describes how consolidation settlement occurs as water is expelled from saturated soils under increased stress levels. Graphs are presented showing typical relationships between void ratio, effective stress, and compression index that help explain consolidation concepts. The role of overconsolidation ratio and preconsolidation stress are defined in relation to soil compressibility. Methods for estimating settlement magnitudes, such as using Casagrande's approach, are also summarized.
The document discusses three soil tests: the liquid limit test determines the moisture content needed for a soil pat to close a groove after 25 drops from 10 mm; the plastic limit test finds the moisture content where a 3 mm soil thread will crumble; and the shrinkage limit test measures the volume and mass of wet and dried soil in a dish to determine moisture loss.
Best numerical problem group pile capacity (usefulsearch.org) (useful search)Make Mannan
A circular well with an external diameter of 4.5m and steel thickness of 0.75m is embedded 12m deep in uniform sand. The sand has an angle of internal friction of 30 degrees and submerged unit weight of 1 t/m3. The well is subjected to a horizontal force of 50t and bending moment of 400tm at the scour level. Assuming the well acts as a lightweight retaining wall, the allowable total equivalent resting force due to earth pressure with a safety factor of 2 is calculated.
The document describes procedures for determining the liquid limit and plastic limit of soil samples. The liquid limit test involves adding water to soil and determining the moisture content at which a groove closes after 25 blows. The plastic limit is the moisture content at which a soil ball crumbles after rolling out to 3mm diameter. These limits are used to classify soils and predict properties like strength and compressibility. The plasticity index, defined as the liquid limit minus the plastic limit, provides further information on soil type and reactivity. Proper determination of the Atterberg limits is important for building foundations to ensure suitable shear strength and volume change with moisture fluctuations.
Question and Answers on Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Theory (usefulsearch.org)...Make Mannan
This document contains solved examples of questions on bearing capacity from previous year question papers. It includes 6 questions calculating the ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing capacity, and size of footing for given soil properties and loading conditions using Terzaghi and general shear failure theories. The properties provided are unit weight, cohesion, friction angle, and bearing capacity factors. Depths, widths, loads, and factors of safety are also given. The step-by-step workings and solutions are shown for each question.
Loose granular sand deposits formed during the land reclamation process are vulnerable to
liquefaction upon imparting seismic forces. These loose granular sand fills could encounter
bearing failures or compress beyond tolerable limits under static and dynamic loads
The document describes an unconfined compression test conducted to determine the strength properties of a cohesive soil sample. The test involved compressing an undisturbed soil cylinder at a controlled strain rate and recording the load and deformation. The maximum stress of 132.982 kPa indicated the unconfined compression strength (qu) of the soil. Using the relationship qu=cu/2, this equates to an undrained shear strength (cu) of 66.491 kPa. The test provided data needed to assess the soil's suitability for supporting foundations or dams.
Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement By Vicat Needle | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report details an experiment to determine the initial and final setting times of a hydraulic cement using the Vicat needle test method. The cement paste was prepared and tested according to ASTM standards. The initial setting time was found to be 2 hours and 45 minutes when the needle penetration was 6 mm. The final setting time was then calculated using an empirical equation to be 4 hours and 48 minutes. While only two penetration measurements were taken, the results indicate the cement would be suitable for construction uses and meet the Iraqi standard of a minimum 1 hour initial setting time.
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
Types of samplers used in soil samplingAna Debbarma
There are two types of soil samples:
1. Disturbed samples - The natural structure of the soil is modified or destroyed during sampling.
2. Undisturbed samples - The natural structure and properties of the soil remain preserved.
Soil sampling devices include open drive samplers, piston samplers, and rotary samplers. Open drive samplers use thin-walled tubes that are pushed into the soil to collect undisturbed samples. Piston samplers also use thin-walled tubes but have a piston inside to prevent excess soil from entering and maintain sample integrity. Rotary samplers have an outer rotating barrel and inner stationary tube to collect annular ring samples.
1. The objective of the experiment is to determine the grain size distribution of a soil sample using sieves and comparing the results to BS 410 standards.
2. The procedure involves sieving soil samples through a series of sieves with decreasing pore sizes, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating the percentage retained and passing through each sieve.
3. The results show the weight and percentage retained and passing for each sieve size. A distribution curve is analyzed and compared to grading standards to evaluate the quality of the soil sample.
The presentation discussed various methods of dewatering on construction sites, including sump pumping, wellpoint systems, ejector wells, ground freezing, and deep wells. It described the purpose of dewatering, factors that influence selection of methods, and advantages and limitations of each approach. The methods vary in their suitability based on soil type, required depth of drawdown, and other site-specific factors. Proper dewatering is important for construction efficiency and stability.
Subject: soil mechanic
Grain Size Analysis Test
Experiment No: 2
*Prepared by;
Rezhwan Hama Karim
*University Of Halabja
*Civil Engineering Department
Contents:
Introduction
References
Purpose of this experiment
Materials and equipment
Procedure
Data analysis
Calculation
Discussion
Conclusion
Introduction
Grain size analysis is a typical laboratory test conducted in the soil mechanics field. The purpose of the analysis is to derive the particle size distribution of soils. A sieve analysis (or gradation test) is a practice or procedure used (commonly used in civil engineering) to assess the particle size distribution (also called gradation) of a granular material by allowing the material to pass through a series of sieves of progressively smaller mesh size and weighing the amount of material that is stopped by each sieve as a fraction of the whole mass.
Standard References:-
ASTM D 422-standard test method for particle-size analysis of soils.
Purpose of this experiment
This test is performed to determine the percentage of different grain sizes contained within a soil. The mechanical or sieve analysis performed to determine the distribution of the coarser, larger-sized particles, and the hydrometer method is used the distribution of the finer particles.
Procedure:
First of all we found weight of each sieve as well as the bottom pan and we wrote it to use it in the analysis.
And we found the weight of the given dry soil sample and recorded it.
Then we checked all the sieves to make sure that all of sieves are clean, and assembled them in the ascending order of sieve numbers (#4 sieve at top and #200 sieve at bottom). And we placed the pan below #200 sieve. Carefully we poured the soil sample into the top sieve and place the cap over it.
After that we placed the sieve stack in the mechanical shaker and shack it for 10 minutes.
Finally we removed the stack from the shaker and carefully weighted and recorded the weight of each sieve with its retained soil. Weighted and recorded the weight of the bottom pan with its retained fine soil.
Discussion:
In this test we learn how to find grain size of the soil and how to classify it with comparing to ASTMD standards.
By using gradation curve and our table since F200 (1.55%) <50%, this mean our soil type should be Gravel or Sand.
R4 (22.2%)<12 R200(98.45%)=49.25 and this should be sand.
F200 (1.55%) <%5 so this should be SW or SP.
Our Cu>=6 but our Cg is not between 1 and 3 so our soil is SP.
%gravel (22.2%)>=15%so our soil is SP with gravel.
Conclusion:
In this test we are learn how to fined particle size distribution and classified our soil sample with ASTM D standard which we notice that our soil is poorly grained sand with gravel due to our comparing with ASTMD standard and we drew a particle-size distribution for our sample which is our curve well graded because it take a lot of particle sizes of our soil sample. This test we didn’t have many of sieve numbers this result to this 4.3
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Description
Determine the unit weight of natural soil in place.
Stages
Determination of sand filling the cone
Determination bulk unit weight of sand
Determination bulk unit weight of natural soil
Procedure
Determining the weight of sand filling the cone
Sand passing through a 600µ sieve and retained over 300µ sieve is used.
Pouring cylinder attached over pouring cone is placed over level ground and completely filled with sand and weighed
The weight of sand + cylinder before pouring =푤_1
Now place the cylinder on the glass plate and open the shutter allow the sand to run out. Weigh the sand collected on the glass plate. This is the weight of sand filling pouring cone.
The weight of sand in pouring cone =푤_푐표푛푒
The weight of sand + cylinder after pouring on the glass =푤_2
The weight of sand in pouring cone =푤_푐표푛푒=푤_1−푤_2
Determination of bulk unit weight of sand
Determine the volume of the calibrated container (V)
Filled the pouring cylinder with weight 푤_1 again. Now placed over calibrating container and open the shutter, permit the sand to run into calibrating cylinder. When no further movement of sand is seen, close the shutter. Remove the pouring cylinder and weigh it.
The weight of sand + cylinder after pouring into calibrated cylinder =푤_3
The weight of sand filling calibrated cylinder (푤_푐푐 )=푤_1−(푤_푐표푛푒+푤_3 ")"
Determination of bulk unit weight of natural soil
Exposed about 45 cm square area of the soil and trim it down to a level surface.
Keep the metal tray on the level surface and excavate a circular hole of 10 cm diameter and 15 cm depth.
The weight of excavated soil =푤^′
Remove the tray, and placed the sand pouring cylinder over the hole, the cylinder should have sand of weight 푤_1.
Open the shutter and permit the sand to run into the hole. Close the shutter when no movement of the sand seen.
Remove the cylinder and weigh the sand pouring cylinder.
The weight of sand +cylinder after pouring into hole =푤_4
The weight of sand in the hole 〖(푤〗_ℎ표푙푒)=푤_1−(푤_4+푤_푐표푛푒)
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Geotechnical Engineering - Year 3 Lab Report.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
FCE 311
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY
F16/1585/2015
SAKWA IGNATIUS SHIUNDU
20TH
NOVEMBER, 2016
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DETERMINATION OF THE DRY DENSITY OF SOIL IN SITU
SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD
SCOPE
This method covers the in situ determination of the dry density of natural or compacted soil. The
method is applicable to soils containing not less than 90% passing the 1’ (25mm) sieve, and
compacted layers not exceeding 20cm (8’) thickness.
PRINCIPLE OF METHOD
The method is based on excavating a round hole in the soil stratum, weighing the amount of soil
excavated, and measuring the volume of the hole by filling it with calibrated dry sand.
The dry density of the soil is found as the dry weight of the excavated soil divided by the volume
of the hole that was occupied by that soil.
APPARATUS
1) A pouring cylinder incorporating a shutter and a cone.
2) A calibrating can of size corresponding to ‘1)’, i.e. for the medium size 6in. (15cm) diameter
and 8in. (20cm) deep.
3) Suitable tools for excavating holes in the soil e.g. bent spoon, dibber, chisel or other hand tools.
4) A balance, readable and accurate to 1g.
5) A glass plate about 20in. (50cm) square and 3
/8in. (9mm) thick or any plane smooth surface of
this size or larger.
6) A metal tray 12in. (30cm) square and 11
/2in. (4cm) deep, with a 6in. (15cm) diameter hole in
the middle for the medium size equipment.
7) Metal containers with a lid to take excavated soil. The same container may or may not be used
for drying the soil.
8) A drying oven capable of maintaining a temperature of 105°–110°C.
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MATERIAL
Clean uniform natural sand, e.g. material passing B.S sieve no. 25 and retained on B.S sieve no.
52. This should have been oven-dried and stored to allow its moisture content to reach equilibrium
with atmospheric humidity.
CALIBRATION OF APPARATUS
The pouring cylinder was filled with the prepared sand and weighed. This total initial weight was
maintained throughout the tests for which the calibration was used.
The pouring cylinder was placed on a glass plate and the shutter opened allowing sand to run out.
Flapping or vibrating of the cylinder was avoided. When no further movement of sand took place
in the cylinder, the shutter was closed and the cylinder removed carefully.
The amount of sand that had filled the cone was weighed. This was repeated thrice and the mean
mass (W2) recorded.
BULK DENSITY OF SAND
The volume (V) of the calibration can was determined by weighing the amount of water required
to fill it exactly to the brim.
The pouring cylinder was filled to the predetermined mass (W1) and placed concentrically atop the
calibrating can. The shutter was opened, allowing the sand to run out, but tapping or vibrating the
pouring cylinder was avoided. When no further movement of sand took place, the shutter was
closed, and the cylinder removed and weighed. This measurement was repeated three times and
the mean mass (W3) recorded.
MEASUREMENT OF SOIL DENSITY
A flat area of the soil to be tested was exposed, about 18in. (45cm), and trimmed down to a level
surface.
The metal tray was placed on the prepared surface and, using the hole in the tray as a pattern, a
hole in the soil was excavated about 6in. (15cm) diameter and up to a maximum of 8in. (20cm)
deep (These dimensions depend on the size of the apparatus). No loose material was left in the
hole. All excavated soil was carefully collected in the container, keeping it closed between fillings.
The tray was removed and any spillage of soil collected.
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The pouring cylinder filled to the predetermined mass (W1) was placed to cover the hole
concentrically. The shutter was opened allowing sand to run out, tapping or vibrating the cylinder
was avoided. When no further movement of sand took place, the shutter was closed and the
cylinder removed.
The pouring cylinder was weighed (W4). The excavated soil sample was weighed (WE) and the
moisture content (m) determined by oven-drying preferably the whole sample or otherwise a
representative part of it, using a container of known mass (WC).
The measurement was repeated at a number of different points of the site to obtain a representative
average density.
RESULTS DATE: 15/11/2016
Calibrations
Weight of sand filled cylinder (constant), (W1) = 7000g
Mass of sand in cone(W2) = 1270g
Bulk density of sand (PS = WA/VA) = 1.3 ; where VA is the volume of calibrating can.
Soil density determinations
MASS OF CYLINDER AFTER POURING IN HOLE (W4) = 2200g
MASS OF SAND POURED IN HOLE AND CONE (W1 –
W4)
= 4800g
MASS OF SAND TO FILL HOLE (WB = W1 –W4 – W2) = 3530g
VOLUME OF HOLE VB =
WB
PS
= 2715.4cm3
MASS OF WET EXCAVATED SOIL (WE) = 5100g
CONTAINER NO. = 55B
MASS OF DRYING CONTAINER + WET SAMPLE (W6) = 331g
MASS OF DRYING CONTAINER + DRY SAMPLE (W7) = 319.2g
LOSS OF WEIGHT IN DRYING SAMPLE (W6 – W7) = 11.8g
MASS OF DRYING CONTAINER (W’C) = 76g
MASS OF DRY SAMPLE (W7 – W’C) = 243.2g
MOISTURE CONTENT, M =
W6− W7
W7− W′C
= 4.85%
BULK DENSITY OF SOIL, P =
WE
VB
= 1.88g/cm3
DRY DENSITY OF SOIL, PD =
P
1+M
= 1.79g/cm3
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DYNAMIC COMPACTION USING A 2.5 KG RAMMER
SCOPE
This method covers the determination of dry density of soil when compacted over a range of
moisture contents. The method is applicable to soils containing not less than about 90% passing
the 3
/4in. (19mm) B.S. Sieve.
PRINCIPLE OF METHOD
The method is based on a series of tests, each of which includes compacting the soil at different
moisture content into a specified mould by means of a rammer. The dry density of the soil is plotted
as a function of the moisture content and a Maximum Dry Density as well as Optimum Moisture
Content determined.
APPARATUS
1) A metal mould with a detachable base plate and a removable collar.
2) A metal rammer weighing 2.5 kg with sleeve to control the specified drop of 30.5 cm.
3) A 3
/4 in. (19mm) B.S. sieve and metal trays.
4) A balance, hand tools and straightedge.
5) A sample extruder, oven and moisture content dishes.
6) Measuring cylinder and water.
PROCEDURE
1) An air-dry sample was prepared to provide about 20 kg of soil passing the 3
/4 in. (19cm) B.S.
Sieve and weigh six sub-samples each weighing about 3kg.
2) The samples were mixed with different amounts of water tom give a suitable range of moisture
content. The increment of water from one sub-sample to the next should be 1–2% or 2–4%.
3) The mould was weighed with the base-plate, W1, and the collar attached.
4) Each sub-sample was compacted into the mould in 3 layers of equal weight, each layer being
given 25 blows from the rammer dropped above the soil.
5) The collar was removed and excess soil trimmed off. The mould, base plate and soil specimen
contained were weighed.
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6) The specimen was extruded from the mould and a representative part of the specimen taken
for moisture content (M) determination. The same was repeated for the rest of the sub-samples.
RESULTS DATE: 15/11/2016
Weight of air-dried sample = 3 kg
Volume of mould, V =
𝜋𝐷2𝐻
4
= 956 cm3
No. of layers: 3 No. of blows per layer: 25
TEST NUMBER
1 2 3 4
WATER ADDED IN cm3 100 200 300 400
WEIGHT OF MOULD + SPECIMEN, W1 (g)
6248 6430 6400 6300
WEIGHT OF MOULD, W2 (g)
4470 4470 4470 4470
WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN, W = W1 – W2 (g)
1778 1960 1930 1830
BULK DENSITY OF SPECIMEN, P = W/V (g/cm3
)
1.86 2.05 2.02 1.91
DRYING DISH NO.
37 13 31 57
WEIGHT OF DRYING DISH + WET SPECIMEN, W3 (g)
253.6 212.0 311.2 332
WEIGHT OF DRYING DISH + DRY SPECIMEN, W4 (g)
242.2 198.7 283.1 296.3
WEIGHT OF DRYING DISH, W5 (g)
78.9 76.0 78.9 77.4
LOSS OF WEIGHT IN DRYING, W3 – W4 (g)
11.4 13.3 28.1 35.7
WEIGHT OF DRY SPECIMEN, W4 – W5 (g)
163.3 122.7 204.2 218.9
MOISTURE CONTENT, M (%)
6.98 10.8 13.8 16.3
DRY DENSITY OF SPECIMEN, PD =
P
1+M
(g/cm3
) 1.74 1.85 1.78 1.64
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HYDROMETER ANALYSIS
SUBSIDIARY METHOD FOR FINE-GRAINED SOILS (HYDROMETER METHOD)
This method covers the quantitative determination of particle size distribution in a soil sample
from coarse sand size down. The test as described is not applicable if less than 10% of the material
passes the 63µm BS test sieve.
APPARATUS
1) A hydrometer fulfilling the following requirements of BS 718.
The bulb and stem was made of glass as free as possible from visible defects. The glass was
resistant to chemical elements and shall be well annealed.
Where a solid loading material was used, it was fixed in the bottom part of the hydrometer by
means of aa cementing material which did not soften when heated to 80°C. Where mercury
was the loading material, it was confined to the bottom part of the hydrometer.
The scale inscriptions were marked clearly in permanent black ink on high quality paper having
a smooth surface i.e. an esparto paper (65% to 75% esparto), the strips cut in the machine
direction of the paper.
The stem and bulb were circular in cross section shall be symmetrical about the main axis.
There were no abrupt changes in cross section such as would hinder cleaning or drying, or
permit air bubbles to be trapped. The hydrometer always floated, at all points within its range,
with the stem within 11
/2° of the vertical.
The graduation lines were fine, distinct and of uniform thickness, and showed no evident
irregularities in spacing. The scale was straight and without twist, with the graduation lines at
right angles to the axis of the vertical.
The graduation lines were at intervals of 0.0005, every alternate line extending beyond the
shortest lines, every tenth graduation exceeding that of all intervening lines and numbered in
full.
The basis of the scale was density (g/ml) and calibrated to read 1.000 at 20°C.
The adjustment of the hydrometer was related to a liquid having a surface tension of 55 mN/m.
The maximum permissible scale error the hydrometer was ± 1 scale division.
The following inscriptions were marked legibly within the stem or bulb of each hydrometer
and did not encroach on the scale or figuring.
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i. The basis of scale i.e. g/ml at 20°C.
ii. The maker’s or vendor’s name or mark.
iii. An identification number.
iv. The number of this British Standard i.e. BS 1377.
2) Two 1000ml graduated glass measuring cylinders with parallel sides or two parallel-sided glass
cylinders with ground glass stoppers about 70 mm diameter and 330 mm high marked at
1000ml volume.
3) A thermometer to cover the temperature range 0°C to 50°C, readable and accurate to 0.5°C.
4) A mechanical shaker capable of keeping 75 g of soil and 150 ml water in continuous
suspension.
5) BS test sieves 2 mm, 600 µm,212 µm, 63 µm and a receiver.
6) A balance readable and accurate to 0.01 g.
7) A thermostatically controlled drying oven, capable of maintaining temperatures of 105°C to
110°C.
8) A stop watch.
9) A desiccator (200 mm to 250mm diameter) containing anhydrous silica gel.
10) A millimetre scale.
11) Four porcelain evaporating dishes (about 150 mm diameter).
12) A wide-mouthed conical flask or beaker of 1000 ml capacity.
13) A centrifuge capable of holding 250 ml capacity bottles.
14) 250 ml polypropylene centrifuge bottles.
15) A 100 ml measuring cylinder.
16) A wash bottle, preferably plastic, containing distilled water.
17) A length of glass rod about 150 mm to 200mm long and 5 mm in diameter.
18) A constant temperature bath or cabinet large enough to take the apparatus used in this test. The
bath did not vibrate the sample.
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REAGENTS
The following reagents were required, and were of recognized analytical reagent quality.
1) Hydrogen peroxide. A 20 volume solution.
2) Sodium hexametaphosphate solution. 33 g of sodium hexametaphosphate solution and 7 g of
sodium carbonate were dissolved in distilled water to make 1 litre of solution. This solution is
unstable and was freshly prepared approximately once a month. The preparation date was
recorded on the bottle.
MENISCUS CORRECTION
1) The hydrometer was inserted in a 1000 ml measuring cylinder containing about 700 ml of
water.
2) By placing the eye slightly below the plane of the surface of the liquid and the raising it slowly
until the surface, seen as an ellipse, becomes a straight line, the point where the plane
intersected the hydrometer scale was determined.
3) By placing the eye slightly above the plane of the surface of the liquid, the point where the
upper limit of the meniscus intersected the hydrometer was determined.
4) The difference between the two readings taken above was recorded as the meniscus correction,
Cm.
PROCEDURE
Pre-treatment of soil
1) A sample of air-dried soil weighing approximately 75 g was obtained by riffling from the air-
dried bulk sample obtained as described in the procedure for preparation of disturbed samples
for testing. The soil, the mass of which need not be known accurately at this stage, was placed
in the wide-mouthed conical flask. 150 ml of hydrogen peroxide was then added and the
mixture stirred gently with a glass rod for a few minutes, after which it was covered with a
cover glass and left to stand overnight. The mixture in the conical flask was heated gently. As
soon as the vigorous frothing had subsided, the volume was reduced to about 50 ml by boiling.
With very organic soils, additional peroxide may be required to complete oxidation.
2) The centrifuge bottle with its stopper was weighed accurately to the nearest 0.001 g and the
contents of the beaker transferred to the centrifuge bottle, taking care not to lose any soil in the
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transfer. The volume of water in the bottle was adjusted to about 200 ml, the bottle stoppered
and centrifuged for 15 minutes at about 2000 rev/min. The clear supernatant liquid was
decanted and the bottle and its contents placed in the oven and allowed to dry overnight. The
bottle was re-stoppered and allowed to cool in a desiccator. Once cool, the bottle was
reweighed and the mass of oven-dry pre-treated soil (m) calculated.
Dispersion of soil
1) 100 ml of sodium hexametaphosphate solution was added from a pipette to the soil in the
centrifuge bottle and the mixture shaken thoroughly until all the soil was in suspension. The
centrifuge tube was shaken in the mechanical shaking device for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2) The suspension was transferred from the centrifuge bottle to the 63 µm BS test sieve placed
on the receiver, and soil washed in the sieve using a jet of distilled water from the wash bottle.
The amount of water used during this operation did not exceed 500 ml. The suspension that
had passed through the sieve was transferred to the 1000 ml measuring cylinder and made up
to exactly 1000 ml with distilled water. This suspension was then used for the sedimentation
analysis.
3) The material retained on the 63 µm BS test sieve was transferred to an evaporating dish and
dried in the oven maintained at 105°C to 110°C. After drying, this material was re-sieved on
the 2mm, 600 µm, 212 µm and 63 µm BS test sieves. The material retained on these sieves
after the second sieving was weighed and the masses recorded as the mass of gravel, coarse,
medium and fine sand respectively in the sample (mg, mcs, mms and mfs).
Sedimentation
1) A rubber bung was inserted in the mouth of the measuring cylinder. The measuring cylinder
was then shaken vigorously until a uniform suspension was formed and finally inverted end-
over-end. Immediately the shaking had ceased, the measuring cylinder was allowed to stand
and the stop watch started. The hydrometer was immersed to a depth slightly below its floating
position and then allowed to float freely. The hydrometer readings were taken for periods of
11
/2 min, 1 min, 2 min and 4 min. The hydrometer was then removed slowly, rinsed in distilled
water and kept in a cylinder of distilled water of the same temperature as the soil suspension.
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2) The hydrometer was reinserted in the suspension and readings taken after periods of 8 min, 15
min, 39 min, 1 h, 2 h and 4 h after the shaking. The hydrometer was removed, rinsed and placed
in the distilled water after each reading. After 4 h, sedimentation readings were taken once or
twice daily, the exact period of sedimentation being noted. In taking all readings, insertion and
withdrawal of the hydrometer before and after taking a reading was done carefully to avoid
disturbing the suspension unnecessarily. Ten seconds were allowed for each operation;
vibration of the sample being avoided.
3) The temperature of the suspension was observed and recorded once during the first 15 min and
then after every subsequent reading. The temperature was read with an accuracy of at least ±
0.5°C.
4) The correction, x, to be applied for the dispersing agent was ascertained by placing exactly 50
ml of the dispersing agent solution in a weighed glass weighing bottle. After evaporating the
water by drying at 105°C to 110°C in the oven, the mass of the dispersing agent, md, was
calculated.
The dispersing agent correction, x, was calculated from the equation:
x = 2md
This correction is independent of the temperature and should be approximately 4 if the
concentration of the sodium hexametaphosphate is that recommended in 2.7.4.3(2).
CALCULATIONS
Fine sieving:
The mass of the pre-treated soil, m, in grams was used to calculated the calculate the percentages
which follow.
1) The percentage of gravel in the original sample was calculated from the following equation:
Percentage gravel (2.0 mm) =
𝑚𝑔
𝑚
× 100%
2) The percentage of coarse sand in the original sample was calculated from the following
equation:
Percentage coarse sand (2.0 mm to 0.6 mm) =
𝑚𝑐𝑠
𝑚
× 100%
3) The percentage of medium sand in the original sample was calculated from the following
equation:
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Percentage medium sand (0.6 mm to 0.2 mm) =
𝑚𝑚𝑠
𝑚
× 100%
4) The percentage of fine sand in the original sample was calculated from the following equation:
Percentage fine sand (0.2 mm to 0.06 mm) =
𝑚𝑓𝑠
𝑚
× 100%
Sedimentation:
1) The observed data and the computed quantities were recorded in a table containing the
following columns:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Date Time Temperature Elapsed time Rh
1
Rh = Rh
1
+ Cm D Rh + mt - x K%
where
Rh
1
is the hydrometer reading at the upper rim of the meniscus. This was made by reading
the decimals only and placing a decimal point between the third and fourth decimal
places. For instance, the density 1.0325 would read Rh
1
= 32.5.
Cm is the meniscus correction.
mt is the temperature correction.
x is the dispersing agent correction.
2) The equivalent particle diameter, D, was determined by means of a monographic chart for the
application of Stokes’ Law. To do this, a value of the constant B was obtained by placing a
straightedge across the relative density, Gs, and the temperature, T, scales at the appropriate
values. The value of B obtained was noted.
3) A value of velocity, v, was obtained by placing a straightedge across the hydrometer reading,
Rh, and time, t, scales at the appropriate values.
4) A value for the equivalent particle diameter, D, was obtained by placing the straightedge across
the velocity and B scales at points corresponding to the values of v and B.
5) The temperature correction, Mt, shall be obtained from the temperature correction chart and be
added to the quantity (Rh - x).
6) The percentage by mass, K, of the particles smaller than the corresponding equivalent particle
diameters were calculated from the equation:
K =
100Gs
m(Gs−1)
(Rh + Mt − x)
where
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m is the total dry mass of the soil after pre-treatment.
Gs is the relative density of soil particles.
7) The value of K was calculated for all values of D obtained and expresses as a percentage of the
particles finer than the corresponding values of D. These percentages were then expressed as
cumulative percentages of the pre-treated sample.
Alternatively,
The velocity of a spherical particle sinking in a fluid is given by Stokes’ Law as
V =
g
18η
(Gs − γω)D2
cms−1
where
If t (sec) is the same time taken for a particle of diameter D to fall through a distance HR (cm), then
V =
HR
t
cms-1
D = √
18η∗HR
g(Gs−γω)t
cm
When soil in water suspension is shaken up in a glass cylinder and then left to settle for a time t
(sec), then at any given depth–such as HR–below the surface, all the particles larger than a certain
diameter D will be absent. This is so because all the particles falling faster than V =
HR
t
must have
fallen to points deeper than HR so only particles smaller than
D =√
18η∗HR
g(Gs−γω)t
cm
i.e. =√
1800η∗HR
g(Gs−γω)t
mm are present at this level
The concentration at this level of particles finer than this remains unchanged since all particles of
any one size all settle at the same rate. If the original concentration of the suspension when
settlement starts is W g/ml, the concentration at every level, at all times after this will be less than
W.
Gs = specific gravity
γω = density of water in g/ml (1.0)
D = diameter of the particle in cm
g = gravitational acceleration in cm/s2
(981)
η = viscosity of water at T° in Poise or cmg-1
s-1
(9.38)
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ATTERBERG LIMITS
DETERMINATION OF LIQUID LIMIT AND PLASTIC LIMIT
LIQUID LIMIT
SCOPE
This method covers the determination of the liquid limit of air-dried soil, i.e. the moisture content
at which a soil passes from plastic state to the liquid state.
APPARATUS
1) A flat glass plate.
2) Two palette knives.
3) Liquid limit device.
4) Grooving tool and gauge.
5) A wash bottle and a damp cloth.
6) Moisture content dishes.
PROCEDURE
1) The liquid limit device was inspected to determine that the device was clean, dry and in good
order, that the cup fell freely when raised to its maximum height where the 1 cm gauge could
pass between it and the base.
2) A sample weighing at least 200 g was taken from the material passing the No. 36 BS test sieve.
The sample was placed on the flat glass plate and mixed with water until the mass became a
thick homogenous paste.
3) A portion of the sample was placed 3
/4 full in the cup, levelled off parallel to the base and
divided with a grooving tool along the diameter through the centre of the hinge facing the
direction of the movement.
4) By tuning the crank at the rate of two revolutions per second, the soil came into contact at a
distance of 1
/2 in. (13 mm) and the number of blows at which this occurred recorded, and the
moisture content taken for drying.
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5) The aforementioned was repeated with the addition of a little more water in order to get more
moisture contents with different number of blows. When the moisture contents were plotted,
they were evenly distributed over the range of 10 to 50 blows.
Calculation:
The moisture content and corresponding number of blows were plotted on a semi-logarithmic chart
with either the moisture content or the number of blows as ordinates, and the other as abscissae on
the logarithmic scale. The line of best fit was then drawn through the plotted points.
Results:
The moisture content corresponding to the intersection of the ‘flow curve’ with the 25 blows was
taken as the liquid limit (LL) of the soil.
PLASTIC LIMIT
SCOPE
This method covers the determination of the lowest moisture content at which the soil is plastic.
APPARATUS
1) A flat glass plate.
2) Two palette knives.
3) A wash bottle and a damp cloth.
4) Moisture content dishes.
5) A length of metal rod 1
/8 in. (3 mm) diameter.
PROCEDURE
1) About 20 g of the soil was taken from the material passing the No. 36 BS sieve and thoroughly
mixed with water on the glass plate to make it homogenous and plastic enough to be shaped
into a ball.
2) The ball of soil was rolled between the palm and the glass plate until it resulted in a thread of
1
/8 in. (3 mm) and crumbled.
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3) The portions of the crumbled soil threads were put in a container and moisture content
determined. One more moisture content was determined and the average obtained. This
average was taken as the plastic limit (PL) of the soil.
Calculation of the plasticity index of the soil sample:
The plasticity index was calculated from the following formula;
PI = LL – PL
Reporting of results:
When the LL and/or the PL cannot be determined, the PI shall be reported as NP (non-plastic).
When PL is equal to or greater than LL, the PI shall be reported as 0 (zero).
DATA SHEET DATE: 25/10/2016
LIQUID AND PLASTIC LIMITS
Liquid limit using the Casagrande Apparatus:
Test Details: Proportion of sample retained on 425 μm BS test sieve.
Soil condition: Natural moisture content/Air dried/unknown.
Soil equilibrated with water for 1
/60 h.
Height of fall = 10 mm
TEST NO. 1 2 3 1 2
TYPE OF TEST LL LL LL PL PL
NO. OF BLOWS (LIQUID LIMIT TEST) 10 27 49 – –
CONTAINER NO. 29 13 12 26 27
MASS OF WET SOIL + CONTAINER (g) 66.6 72.5 71.7 26.4 36.2
MASS OF DRY SOIL + CONTAINER (g) 50.7 54.8 53.7 23.3 33.5
MASS OF CONTAINER (g) 28.3 29.3 28.2 16.0 27.4
MASS OF MOISTURE (g) 15.9 17.7 18.0 3.1 2.7
MASS OF DRY SOIL (g) 22.4 25.5 25.5 7.3 6.1
MOISTURE CONTENT (%) 71.0 69.4 70.6 42.5 44.3
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DETERMINATION OF THE PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
SCOPE
This method covers the quantitative determination of the particle size distribution in a soil sample
down to the fine sand size.
APPARATUS
1) Set of sieves.
2) Balance.
3) Trays.
4) Oven.
PROCEDURE
1) About 500 g of oven dried soil was taken.
2) The set of sieves was arranged such that every upper sieve had a larger opening than the sieve
below it.
3) The soil was transferred to the top sieve and the set of sieves agitated for about 10 minutes.
4) The test sieves were agitated so that the soil sample rolled in a regular motion over the test
sieves.
5) After the soil had been agitated well, the soil retained on each sieve was transferred to the
balance to weigh the amount of soil retained on each sieve.
Calculation: The gradation curve was plotted on a semi-log chart provided.
Result: The composition of soil was indicated.
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METHODS OF DETERMINING SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOIL
SCOPE
This method covers the determination of specific gravity of soil of medium and coarse texture after
sieving through sieve No.7.
APPARATUS
1) A density of approximately 50ml capacity.
2) A vacuum desiccator or water bath.
3) Drying oven.
4) A balance readable and accurate to 0.001 g.
5) Vacuum pump (if vacuum desiccator is to be used).
6) A glass rod.
7) A wash bottle, water or paraffin.
PROCEDURE
1) The oven dried bottle was weighed to the nearest 0.001 g (W1).
2) About 15 g of oven dried was taken and sieved through BS sieve No.7. It was then put into the
density bottle and weighed to the nearest 0.001 g (W2).
3) Air-free distilled water or paraffin was added to only just cover the sample. It was then placed
in the vacuum desiccator or water bath to evacuate the air. The bottle remained in the desiccator
until no further air was released from the sample.
4) The bottle and contents were then removed from the desiccator and air-free liquid added until
the bottle was full. It was then stoppered and weighed (with contents) to the nearest 0.001 g
(W3).
5) The bottle was then completely cleaned and filled with air-free liquid, and stoppered. The dry
bottle was then wiped and weighed to the nearest 0.001 g (W4).
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DATA SHEET DATE: 25/10/2016
Sample passing BS Sieve No.: 7 (2.36 mm) Temperature: 20 ± 1°C
SAMPLE NO. 1
BOTTLE NO. 3
MASS OF EMPTY BOTTLE, W1 65.4 g
MASS OF BOTTLE + SOIL, W2 75.4 g
MASS OF BOTTLE + SOIL + WATER, W3 186.4 g
MASS OF BOTTLE FULL OF WATER, W4 180.1 g
MASS OF WATER USED, W3 – W2 111 g
MASS OF SOIL USED, W2 – W1 10 g
VOLUME OF SOIL, [W4 – W1] – [ W3 – W2] 3.7 cm3
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOIL,
W2− W1
[W4− W1]−[W3− W2]
2.703
AVERAGE GS 2.7