Objective For determination of the relation between the water content and the dry density of soils using light compaction. Reference Standard IS: 2720(Part 7)-1980- Methods of test for soils: Determination of water content-dry density relation using light compaction. Equipments & Apparatus Cylindrical mould & accessories [volume = 1000cm3] Rammer [2.6 kg] Balance [1g accuracy] Sieves … Read more
Objective For determination of the shrinkage limit of soil. Reference Standards IS : 2720(Part 6)-1972 Methods of test for soils : Determination of shrinkage factor. Equipment & Apparatus Oven Balance Sieve Mercury Desiccator Preparation sample The soil passing 425 micron sieve is used in this test. Procedure 100 gm. of soil sample from a thoroughly … Read more
Objective For determination of the plastic limit of soil. Reference Standard IS : 2720(Part 5)-1985- Methods of test for soils : Determination of liquid and plastic limit. Equipment & Apparatus Oven Balance (0.01 g accuracy) Sieve [425 micron] Flat glass surface for rolling Preparation sample After receiving the soil sample it is dried in air … Read more
Objective For determination of the liquid limit of soil using casagrande apparatus. Reference Standard IS : 2720(Part 5)-1985- Methods of test for soils : Determination of liquid and plastic limit. Equipment & Apparatus Oven Balance (0.01g accuracy) Sieve [425 micron] Casagrande apparatus Preparation sample After receiving the soil sample it is dried in air or … Read more
Objective For determination of the liquid limit of soil using cone penetrometer. Reference Standard IS : 2720(Part 5)-1985- Methods of test for soils : Determination of liquid and plastic limit. Equipment & Apparatus Oven Balance (0.01g accuracy) Sieve [425 micron] Cone penetrometer Preparation sample After receiving the soil sample it is dried in air or … Read more
Objective For determination of particle size distribution of fine, coarse and all-in-aggregates by sieving. Reference standard IS : 2720 (Part 4) – 1985 – Method of test for soil (Part 4-Grain size analysis) Equipment & Apparatus: Balance Sieves Sieve shaker Preparation sample After receiving the soil sample it is dried in air or in oven (maintained … Read more
Objective For determination of specific gravity of soil solids by pycnometer method. Reference Standard IS : 2720 (Part 4) – 1985 – Method of test for soil (Part 4-Grain size analysis) Equipment & Apparatus Pycnometer Sieve(4.75 mm) Vaccum pump Oven Weighing balance Glass rod Preparation sample After receiving the soil sample it is dried in … Read more
Objective For determination of the moisture content of soil by oven drying method. Equipment’s & Accessories Oven (1050C to 1100C min.) Metal container Balance (0.01 g accuracy) Procedure The number of the container is recorded, cleaned, dried and weighed.(W1) About 15-30 g of soil is placed in the container and the weight of soil with the … Read more