Objective Determination of CBR of soil either in undisturbed or Remoulded condition Reference Standards IS: 2720(Part 16)-1973- Methods of test for soils: Laboratory determination of CBR. Equipments / Apparatus Compression machine Proving ring, Dial gauge, Timer Sampling tube Split mould Vernier caliper, Balance Preparation sample The test may be performed (a) On undisturbed soil specimen … Read more
Aim To determine shear strength parameters of the given soil sample by conducting unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial shear test. Theory And Application Triaxial testing is a test used to measure the shear parameters of a given soil. The test is performed on a cylindrical soil/rock samples. This test is considered to be the most conveniently … Read more
Aim To determine the relative density or density index of cohesionless soil Theory Relative density is also known as density index. It is defined as the ratio of difference between the void ratio of a cohesionless soil (i.e. sand) in the loosest state and any given void ratio to the difference between its void ratios … Read more
Aim To determine the field density of soil at a given location by sand replacement method Reference IS-2720-Part-28-Determination of dry density of soils in place, by the sand replacement method Apparatus Sand pouring cylinder Calibrating can Metal tray with a central hole Dry sand (passing through 600 micron sieve) Balance Moisture content bins Glass plate … Read more
Aim To determine the field density of soil by core cutter method Reference IS-2720-Part-29-Determination of dry density of soil in place by the core-cutter method Apparatus Cylindrical core cutter Steel rammer Steel dolly Balance Steel rule Spade or pickaxe Straight edge Knife Procedure Measure the height (h) and internal diameter (d) of the core cutter … Read more
On Site Identification of Silt & Clay The distinction between silt & clay cannot be based on particle size because the significant physical properties of the two materials are related only indirectly to the size of particles. Furthermore, since both are microscopic, physical properties other than particle size must be used as criteria for field … Read more
Objective For determination of free swell index of soils Reference Standard IS: 2720(Part 40)-1985- Methods of test for soils: Determination of free swell index of soil. Equipment / Apparatus Oven(1050C to 1100C, min) Balance (0.01g accuracy) Sieve [425 micron] Graduated glass cylinder [100ml capacity] Preparation sample The soil passing 425 micron sieve is used in … Read more
Objective For determination of linear shrinkage of soil Reference Standard IS: 2720(Part 20)-1966- Methods of test for soils: Determination of linear shrinkage. Equipment / Apparatus Mould Oven Preparation sample A sample weighing 150g from thoroughly mixed portion of bulk material passing 425 micron IS sieve is prepared. Procedure The mould is thoroughly cleaned and a … Read more
Objective Determination of CBR of soil either in undisturbed or Remoulded condition Reference Standards IS: 2720(Part 16)-1973- Methods of test for soils: Laboratory determination of CBR. Equipments / Apparatus Compression machine Proving ring, Dial gauge, Timer Sampling tube Split mould Vernier caliper, Balance Preparation sample The test may be performed (a) On undisturbed soil specimen … Read more
Objective Determination of shear strength parameters of a silty or sandy soil at known density and moisture content. Reference Standards IS: 2720(Part 13)-1986- Methods of test for soils: Direct shear test. Equipment / Apparatus Shear box Box container Porous stone and grid plate Tamper, Balance , Sieve(4.75 mm) Loading frame, Proving ring, Dial gauge. Preparation … Read more