The document provides information on various soil testing methods conducted as part of a site investigation study. It discusses procedures for collecting undisturbed and disturbed soil samples, and conducting tests such as grain size analysis, Atterberg limits tests, relative density tests, and compaction tests. The purpose of the site investigation and specific laboratory tests are explained. Sample collection and testing is performed to obtain properties of the soil and understand its suitability for construction purposes.
This document discusses site investigation techniques for determining soil properties. It describes taking disturbed and undisturbed soil samples using tools like a hand auger. Properties like bulk density and moisture content are then calculated in the lab from the samples. Appropriate site investigation methods depend on factors like the geological and topographical conditions and the type of information needed. Methods range from simple visual inspections to more complex techniques using equipment like boreholes for different soil and construction types.
This document is a report on a fieldwork traversing exercise conducted by students. It includes an introduction to open and closed traverses, as well as northings, azimuths, and bearings. The objectives of the exercise were to learn traversing procedures, establish ground control, and gain hands-on experience using surveying equipment like theodolites, rods, and bubbles. The document outlines the equipment used and provides field data collected. It discusses computing angular errors, bearings, coordinates, and error of closure to evaluate the accuracy of the work.
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 sand replacement test determines the in situ density of natural or compacted soils using sand pouring cylinders. The test involves excavating a soil sample, measuring its mass, and replacing the excavated volume with sand of a known density to find the sample volume. This allows calculating the dry density based on the sample mass and volume. The test establishes a relationship between dry density and moisture content. It is used to evaluate compaction levels in the field according to acceptance criteria for different depths.
The document discusses site investigation for civil engineering projects. It explains that site investigations are needed to understand ground conditions and enable safe and cost-effective project design, construction and operation. The objectives of site investigations are to assess suitability, enable design, plan construction, consider environmental impacts, and identify alternative sites. Site investigations involve desk studies, site reconnaissance, subsurface exploration including boreholes, and laboratory and in-situ testing to characterize soil and rock properties.
1) The Proctor compaction test is used to determine the optimal moisture content and maximum dry density of soil. It involves compacting soil in layers in a mold using controlled blows and measuring the dry density at different moisture contents.
2) The test procedure involves weighing equipment, sieving dry soil, compacting soil in layers using blows from a ram, weighing the compacted soil, determining moisture content, and repeating at different moisture contents.
3) A compaction curve is made by plotting dry density against moisture content. The peak of the curve indicates the optimum moisture content which produces the highest dry density.
The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the compressive strength of concrete cubes at 7 days. Three 150mm concrete cubes were cast and tested after 7 days of curing. The average weight of the cubes was 8.65kg. When tested, the cubes failed at an average maximum load of 15.97 MPa. This shows the 7 day compressive strength of the concrete mix met the target strength of 19.5 MPa specified for M30 grade concrete. The results were analyzed to calculate compressive strength and standard deviation according to standard formulas.
This document outlines the procedures for determining the coefficient of permeability of soils using constant head and falling head methods. It describes the objective of the test as determining this coefficient. It then discusses Darcy's law of laminar flow that the test is based on and defines permeability. The equipment needed is listed, followed by preparation of soil specimens and testing procedures. The coefficient is reported with other soil properties. Its importance is in solving problems involving water flow through soils.
This document discusses site investigation techniques for determining soil properties. It describes taking disturbed and undisturbed soil samples using tools like a hand auger. Properties like bulk density and moisture content are then calculated in the lab from the samples. Appropriate site investigation methods depend on factors like the geological and topographical conditions and the type of information needed. Methods range from simple visual inspections to more complex techniques using equipment like boreholes for different soil and construction types.
This document is a report on a fieldwork traversing exercise conducted by students. It includes an introduction to open and closed traverses, as well as northings, azimuths, and bearings. The objectives of the exercise were to learn traversing procedures, establish ground control, and gain hands-on experience using surveying equipment like theodolites, rods, and bubbles. The document outlines the equipment used and provides field data collected. It discusses computing angular errors, bearings, coordinates, and error of closure to evaluate the accuracy of the work.
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 sand replacement test determines the in situ density of natural or compacted soils using sand pouring cylinders. The test involves excavating a soil sample, measuring its mass, and replacing the excavated volume with sand of a known density to find the sample volume. This allows calculating the dry density based on the sample mass and volume. The test establishes a relationship between dry density and moisture content. It is used to evaluate compaction levels in the field according to acceptance criteria for different depths.
The document discusses site investigation for civil engineering projects. It explains that site investigations are needed to understand ground conditions and enable safe and cost-effective project design, construction and operation. The objectives of site investigations are to assess suitability, enable design, plan construction, consider environmental impacts, and identify alternative sites. Site investigations involve desk studies, site reconnaissance, subsurface exploration including boreholes, and laboratory and in-situ testing to characterize soil and rock properties.
1) The Proctor compaction test is used to determine the optimal moisture content and maximum dry density of soil. It involves compacting soil in layers in a mold using controlled blows and measuring the dry density at different moisture contents.
2) The test procedure involves weighing equipment, sieving dry soil, compacting soil in layers using blows from a ram, weighing the compacted soil, determining moisture content, and repeating at different moisture contents.
3) A compaction curve is made by plotting dry density against moisture content. The peak of the curve indicates the optimum moisture content which produces the highest dry density.
The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the compressive strength of concrete cubes at 7 days. Three 150mm concrete cubes were cast and tested after 7 days of curing. The average weight of the cubes was 8.65kg. When tested, the cubes failed at an average maximum load of 15.97 MPa. This shows the 7 day compressive strength of the concrete mix met the target strength of 19.5 MPa specified for M30 grade concrete. The results were analyzed to calculate compressive strength and standard deviation according to standard formulas.
This document outlines the procedures for determining the coefficient of permeability of soils using constant head and falling head methods. It describes the objective of the test as determining this coefficient. It then discusses Darcy's law of laminar flow that the test is based on and defines permeability. The equipment needed is listed, followed by preparation of soil specimens and testing procedures. The coefficient is reported with other soil properties. Its importance is in solving problems involving water flow through soils.
This document summarizes a sieve test experiment conducted on fine aggregate to determine its grain size distribution. The experiment involved sieving 500g of dry fine aggregate through various sized sieves, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating the percentage passing and retained. The results were plotted on a grading curve and compared to BS standards to evaluate the quality of the aggregate sample. In conclusion, the experiment was successfully performed and the fineness modulus calculated. The aggregate sample fell within the acceptable range specified by standards.
DCC3113 DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE.YASMINE HASLAN
This document summarizes a laboratory report on determining the aggregate impact value of samples according to Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) standards. The experiment involved subjecting aggregate samples to impact blows using a test machine and sieve. The percentage of fines passing through a 2.36mm sieve was calculated to determine the aggregate impact value. Sample 1 had a 17% impact value and Sample 2 was 15%, both below the JKR requirement of 20%, indicating the aggregates have medium toughness and resistance to crushing. The results show the aggregates met the JKR specifications and the experiment was successfully conducted.
The document provides information about a site investigation using a Mackintosh probe at a proposed school site. It includes an introduction to site investigations and the purpose of using a Mackintosh probe. Details are given about the equipment, procedures, and sample logs of penetration resistance readings from six probe locations. The conclusion compares the Mackintosh probe to JKR probes and notes limitations of the Mackintosh probe. References for further information are also included.
The Mackintosh Probe is a lightweight penetrometer that is faster and cheaper than boring equipment, especially for moderate depths in soft or loose soils. It consists of 16mm steel rods connected by couplings that prevent buckling during driving with a 5kg hammer from 30cm above. The number of blows to penetrate 30cm is recorded and used to evaluate soil consistency, density, and parameters. It allows disturbed soil sampling and subsurface stratigraphy identification. Advantages include being light, easy to use, economical, and faster than other tools, while disadvantages include potential for human error, limited depth, and inability to penetrate medium-strength soils. The procedure involves assembling the probe, driving it with blows counted for 30cm intervals, until 15
This report describes an experiment to determine the elongation index of an aggregate sample. The experiment involved sieving the sample into different size fractions and measuring the mass of particles that were able to pass through an elongation gauge, which was 1.8 times the size of each fraction. The elongation index was calculated as the percentage of elongated particles, which was found to be 9.18% for this sample. While conducting the experiment, some errors may have occurred during sieving and weighing. The conclusion is that the sample contained flaky and elongated particles, making it unsuitable for certain construction applications without additional compaction.
1) The document describes procedures for measuring hydrostatic force using a water vessel and scale. Weights are added incrementally while measuring the water level.
2) Data is recorded for appended weight, lever arm length, water level, calculated lever arm, resultant force, and moments.
3) Sources of error are discussed, such as neglecting the weight of the balance and reading errors, which could explain discrepancies between theoretical and experimental values of the center of pressure.
This document outlines procedures for performing an unconfined compression test to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils. It describes the objectives of the test as measuring the shearing resistance and shear strength parameters (c and φ) of undisturbed or remolded cohesive soil specimens. The theory section explains that the unconfined compressive strength is the load per unit area at which a soil cylinder fails in compression and is used to calculate the soil's undrained shear strength as one half the unconfined compressive strength. The document provides details on required equipment, procedures for specimen preparation and testing, methods for data analysis and calculation of stress and strain, and conclusions regarding determination of unconfined compressive strength and undrained
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 document describes a lab report for a slump test experiment. The objectives were to safely perform a laboratory experiment to determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete. Materials used included cement, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates, and water. Procedures involved mixing the materials, filling a slump cone mold in layers and compacting each layer, lifting the mold, and measuring the slump height. Results showed a true slump of 10mm on the first test and a collapsed slump of 150mm on the second test, indicating too much water was added. The collapsed slump is not suitable for measurement while the true slump corresponds to very low workability concrete for road construction.
LAB REPORT HYDRAULIC EXP 1 : PROPERTIES OF FLUID.YASMINE HASLAN
1. The document describes four experiments to determine the density of water and oil using different methods: a measuring cylinder, density bottle, Eureka can, and hydrometer.
2. The densities measured ranged from 885-1000 kg/m3 for water and 857-883 kg/m3 for oil depending on the method. The density bottle was deemed the most accurate method.
3. Specific gravities were also calculated from the density measurements, with water having a specific gravity of 0.953-1.027 and oil 0.865-0.947.
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.
The advantages and disadvantages of site investigation tools and exploratory ...George Majunting
This document discusses and compares the advantages and disadvantages of various site investigation tools and exploratory techniques used in geoenvironmental engineering. It examines earth augers, bailers, spring steel fingers, split spoon samplers, grab sampling, hand augers and split barrel devices, test pits, and boreholes. It concludes that site investigation equipment is important for obtaining necessary data before beginning any construction, and that each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses, with errors potentially from human negligence as well as equipment.
The document discusses the constant head permeability test method for determining the permeability (hydraulic conductivity) of soils in the laboratory. It defines permeability and the factors that influence it. It describes Darcy's Law and the equation used to calculate permeability from measured values. The purpose and significance of measuring permeability is explained. The test method, apparatus, procedure, calculations, analysis and results are outlined.
This document provides instructions for performing a fly level observation, or rise and fall method, of levelling. The procedure involves taking readings between benchmark points of known elevation and change points using a level, staff, and tripod. Readings are recorded in a level book and used to calculate the reduced level at each change point. Arithmetical checks and allowable misclosures are determined to ensure precision of the work. The document outlines the objective, equipment, procedures, results and computations, conclusion, and references for the fly level observation levelling technique.
This report describes an experiment to determine the flakiness index of an aggregate sample. The sample was sieved into different size fractions and particles that passed through thickness gauge slots less than 0.6 times their mean sieve size were considered flaky. Based on the mass of flaky particles measured, the flakiness index of the sample was calculated to be 5.6%, which meets the maximum 20% required by JKR standards. While some experimental error occurred, the conclusion is that the sample's flakiness level is acceptable for highway construction if proper compaction is performed to limit voids.
1. This document describes the procedure for performing a two peg test to check the accuracy of a leveling instrument.
2. The two peg test involves taking elevation readings from two staffs placed 50 meters apart, and then taking readings again with the level positioned closer to one staff. Any difference in the elevation differences between the two readings indicates an error in the level.
3. The results of the test documented show an elevation difference of 0.014 meters between the first and second readings, indicating the level needs servicing since the acceptable error is less than 0.002 meters.
Sieve analysis of coarse and fine aggregate - ReportSarchia Khursheed
1. The document summarizes a sieve analysis test performed on coarse and fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution.
2. Sieve analysis involves sieving aggregate samples using a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve to determine the percentage passing and retained.
3. The results showed that for coarse aggregate, 18% was retained on the 20mm sieve, 78% on the 10mm sieve, and 4% passed the 5mm sieve. For fine aggregate, 24% was retained on the 4.75mm sieve, and the percentage passing decreased through smaller sieves with 0.11% passing the 150μm sieve.
Sieve analysis of fine aggregates student experimentkolveasna
The document summarizes the results of a sieve analysis test performed on fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution. The test involved sieving 1000g of fine aggregate samples through a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve. This allowed calculating the percentage of material passing through each sieve. The distribution was found to be uneven, indicating the aggregates were not suitable for concrete mixing. The sieve analysis procedure and results are important for construction quality control and acceptance.
This document provides an overview of earthwork planning, design, guidelines and regulatory requirements for a Bachelor of Civil Engineering course. It discusses definitions of earthwork, typical types of earthworks projects and problems associated with earthworks. It also outlines the objectives and content for the course, which will cover earthwork masterplanning, preliminary design, detail design, regulatory approvals, construction and post-construction stages. Design considerations like drainage, soil conditions, flood levels and slope stability are addressed. Methods for volume calculations and balancing cut and fill volumes are also summarized.
The document describes the procedure for conducting a slump test to determine the workability of a concrete mixture. The test involves mixing concrete with a ratio of 1:2:4 of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and cement. The mixture is placed in a slump cone in layers and tamped between each layer. When the cone is removed, the slump is measured as the difference between the height of the cone and the highest point of the concrete. For the sample tested, the slump was 50mm indicating medium workability. The slump test provides a simple way to check consistency and uniformity of concrete batches.
This document discusses soil classification methods including sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis. Sieve analysis is used to determine the distribution of coarser soil particles by size, while hydrometer analysis determines the distribution of finer particles. The tests are used to classify soil type and evaluate properties like permeability, density and shear strength. Procedures are described for conducting the analyses, calculating relevant particle sizes and distribution, and classifying soils based on the unified soil classification system.
This document discusses soil sampling and exploration. It describes different types of soil samples including disturbed, undisturbed, representative and non-representative samples. It discusses criteria for obtaining undisturbed samples and transporting and preserving samples. Different types of soil samplers are described. Factors related to planning a soil exploration program such as spacing and depth of borings are covered. Components of a soil exploration report are outlined.
This document summarizes a sieve test experiment conducted on fine aggregate to determine its grain size distribution. The experiment involved sieving 500g of dry fine aggregate through various sized sieves, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating the percentage passing and retained. The results were plotted on a grading curve and compared to BS standards to evaluate the quality of the aggregate sample. In conclusion, the experiment was successfully performed and the fineness modulus calculated. The aggregate sample fell within the acceptable range specified by standards.
DCC3113 DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE.YASMINE HASLAN
This document summarizes a laboratory report on determining the aggregate impact value of samples according to Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) standards. The experiment involved subjecting aggregate samples to impact blows using a test machine and sieve. The percentage of fines passing through a 2.36mm sieve was calculated to determine the aggregate impact value. Sample 1 had a 17% impact value and Sample 2 was 15%, both below the JKR requirement of 20%, indicating the aggregates have medium toughness and resistance to crushing. The results show the aggregates met the JKR specifications and the experiment was successfully conducted.
The document provides information about a site investigation using a Mackintosh probe at a proposed school site. It includes an introduction to site investigations and the purpose of using a Mackintosh probe. Details are given about the equipment, procedures, and sample logs of penetration resistance readings from six probe locations. The conclusion compares the Mackintosh probe to JKR probes and notes limitations of the Mackintosh probe. References for further information are also included.
The Mackintosh Probe is a lightweight penetrometer that is faster and cheaper than boring equipment, especially for moderate depths in soft or loose soils. It consists of 16mm steel rods connected by couplings that prevent buckling during driving with a 5kg hammer from 30cm above. The number of blows to penetrate 30cm is recorded and used to evaluate soil consistency, density, and parameters. It allows disturbed soil sampling and subsurface stratigraphy identification. Advantages include being light, easy to use, economical, and faster than other tools, while disadvantages include potential for human error, limited depth, and inability to penetrate medium-strength soils. The procedure involves assembling the probe, driving it with blows counted for 30cm intervals, until 15
This report describes an experiment to determine the elongation index of an aggregate sample. The experiment involved sieving the sample into different size fractions and measuring the mass of particles that were able to pass through an elongation gauge, which was 1.8 times the size of each fraction. The elongation index was calculated as the percentage of elongated particles, which was found to be 9.18% for this sample. While conducting the experiment, some errors may have occurred during sieving and weighing. The conclusion is that the sample contained flaky and elongated particles, making it unsuitable for certain construction applications without additional compaction.
1) The document describes procedures for measuring hydrostatic force using a water vessel and scale. Weights are added incrementally while measuring the water level.
2) Data is recorded for appended weight, lever arm length, water level, calculated lever arm, resultant force, and moments.
3) Sources of error are discussed, such as neglecting the weight of the balance and reading errors, which could explain discrepancies between theoretical and experimental values of the center of pressure.
This document outlines procedures for performing an unconfined compression test to determine the shear strength of cohesive soils. It describes the objectives of the test as measuring the shearing resistance and shear strength parameters (c and φ) of undisturbed or remolded cohesive soil specimens. The theory section explains that the unconfined compressive strength is the load per unit area at which a soil cylinder fails in compression and is used to calculate the soil's undrained shear strength as one half the unconfined compressive strength. The document provides details on required equipment, procedures for specimen preparation and testing, methods for data analysis and calculation of stress and strain, and conclusions regarding determination of unconfined compressive strength and undrained
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 document describes a lab report for a slump test experiment. The objectives were to safely perform a laboratory experiment to determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete. Materials used included cement, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates, and water. Procedures involved mixing the materials, filling a slump cone mold in layers and compacting each layer, lifting the mold, and measuring the slump height. Results showed a true slump of 10mm on the first test and a collapsed slump of 150mm on the second test, indicating too much water was added. The collapsed slump is not suitable for measurement while the true slump corresponds to very low workability concrete for road construction.
LAB REPORT HYDRAULIC EXP 1 : PROPERTIES OF FLUID.YASMINE HASLAN
1. The document describes four experiments to determine the density of water and oil using different methods: a measuring cylinder, density bottle, Eureka can, and hydrometer.
2. The densities measured ranged from 885-1000 kg/m3 for water and 857-883 kg/m3 for oil depending on the method. The density bottle was deemed the most accurate method.
3. Specific gravities were also calculated from the density measurements, with water having a specific gravity of 0.953-1.027 and oil 0.865-0.947.
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.
The advantages and disadvantages of site investigation tools and exploratory ...George Majunting
This document discusses and compares the advantages and disadvantages of various site investigation tools and exploratory techniques used in geoenvironmental engineering. It examines earth augers, bailers, spring steel fingers, split spoon samplers, grab sampling, hand augers and split barrel devices, test pits, and boreholes. It concludes that site investigation equipment is important for obtaining necessary data before beginning any construction, and that each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses, with errors potentially from human negligence as well as equipment.
The document discusses the constant head permeability test method for determining the permeability (hydraulic conductivity) of soils in the laboratory. It defines permeability and the factors that influence it. It describes Darcy's Law and the equation used to calculate permeability from measured values. The purpose and significance of measuring permeability is explained. The test method, apparatus, procedure, calculations, analysis and results are outlined.
This document provides instructions for performing a fly level observation, or rise and fall method, of levelling. The procedure involves taking readings between benchmark points of known elevation and change points using a level, staff, and tripod. Readings are recorded in a level book and used to calculate the reduced level at each change point. Arithmetical checks and allowable misclosures are determined to ensure precision of the work. The document outlines the objective, equipment, procedures, results and computations, conclusion, and references for the fly level observation levelling technique.
This report describes an experiment to determine the flakiness index of an aggregate sample. The sample was sieved into different size fractions and particles that passed through thickness gauge slots less than 0.6 times their mean sieve size were considered flaky. Based on the mass of flaky particles measured, the flakiness index of the sample was calculated to be 5.6%, which meets the maximum 20% required by JKR standards. While some experimental error occurred, the conclusion is that the sample's flakiness level is acceptable for highway construction if proper compaction is performed to limit voids.
1. This document describes the procedure for performing a two peg test to check the accuracy of a leveling instrument.
2. The two peg test involves taking elevation readings from two staffs placed 50 meters apart, and then taking readings again with the level positioned closer to one staff. Any difference in the elevation differences between the two readings indicates an error in the level.
3. The results of the test documented show an elevation difference of 0.014 meters between the first and second readings, indicating the level needs servicing since the acceptable error is less than 0.002 meters.
Sieve analysis of coarse and fine aggregate - ReportSarchia Khursheed
1. The document summarizes a sieve analysis test performed on coarse and fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution.
2. Sieve analysis involves sieving aggregate samples using a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve to determine the percentage passing and retained.
3. The results showed that for coarse aggregate, 18% was retained on the 20mm sieve, 78% on the 10mm sieve, and 4% passed the 5mm sieve. For fine aggregate, 24% was retained on the 4.75mm sieve, and the percentage passing decreased through smaller sieves with 0.11% passing the 150μm sieve.
Sieve analysis of fine aggregates student experimentkolveasna
The document summarizes the results of a sieve analysis test performed on fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution. The test involved sieving 1000g of fine aggregate samples through a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve. This allowed calculating the percentage of material passing through each sieve. The distribution was found to be uneven, indicating the aggregates were not suitable for concrete mixing. The sieve analysis procedure and results are important for construction quality control and acceptance.
This document provides an overview of earthwork planning, design, guidelines and regulatory requirements for a Bachelor of Civil Engineering course. It discusses definitions of earthwork, typical types of earthworks projects and problems associated with earthworks. It also outlines the objectives and content for the course, which will cover earthwork masterplanning, preliminary design, detail design, regulatory approvals, construction and post-construction stages. Design considerations like drainage, soil conditions, flood levels and slope stability are addressed. Methods for volume calculations and balancing cut and fill volumes are also summarized.
The document describes the procedure for conducting a slump test to determine the workability of a concrete mixture. The test involves mixing concrete with a ratio of 1:2:4 of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and cement. The mixture is placed in a slump cone in layers and tamped between each layer. When the cone is removed, the slump is measured as the difference between the height of the cone and the highest point of the concrete. For the sample tested, the slump was 50mm indicating medium workability. The slump test provides a simple way to check consistency and uniformity of concrete batches.
This document discusses soil classification methods including sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis. Sieve analysis is used to determine the distribution of coarser soil particles by size, while hydrometer analysis determines the distribution of finer particles. The tests are used to classify soil type and evaluate properties like permeability, density and shear strength. Procedures are described for conducting the analyses, calculating relevant particle sizes and distribution, and classifying soils based on the unified soil classification system.
This document discusses soil sampling and exploration. It describes different types of soil samples including disturbed, undisturbed, representative and non-representative samples. It discusses criteria for obtaining undisturbed samples and transporting and preserving samples. Different types of soil samplers are described. Factors related to planning a soil exploration program such as spacing and depth of borings are covered. Components of a soil exploration report are outlined.
This document provides procedures for classifying and testing soils in a geotechnical laboratory. It begins with an introduction to classifying soils according to the British Soil Classification system, including differentiating between fine-grained and coarse-grained soils and using plasticity characteristics to classify fine-grained soils. The document then provides testing procedures for various soil properties, including particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, density, shear strength, consolidation, and permeability. It aims to standardize testing based on BS and ASTM standards while accounting for the specific equipment available in the laboratory.
This document provides information on sieve analysis testing of soils based on IS 2720 Part 4. It discusses the objectives of classification of soils, coefficient of curvature, uniformity coefficient, and fineness modulus. Sieve analysis is used to determine gradation of soils, mix design proportions, and filter design. The test involves sieving soil samples through a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve. Calculations are made to determine coefficients and fineness modulus.
This document describes the sieve analysis test of sand. The test involves sieving various sizes of sand particles through a series of sieves and calculating the percentage of sand retained on each sieve. This determines the particle size distribution. Well graded sand has a wide range of particle sizes, uniformly graded sand has similar sized particles, and gap graded sand is missing some sizes. The test procedure, equipment used, and results/conclusions are explained.
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.
The document discusses soil investigation methods used to characterize soil properties for engineering projects. It describes different soil horizons defined by composition and depth. Key soil characteristics discussed include color, texture, aggregation, porosity, ion content, and pH. Common soil investigation techniques are also summarized, such as trial pitting, dynamic probe testing, cable percussive boreholes, and rotary drilled boreholes. The purposes of soil investigations are to determine suitability for construction and adequate foundation design while anticipating difficulties.
Health of soil is very important when it comes to gardening or farming. Soil supplies many necessary nutrients required for healthy growth of any crop. The yield is largely dependent on the soil in which the crop grows. So, before cultivation, it is very important to check the soil for its nutrients.
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The document discusses particle size distribution analysis of soils through sieve analysis and sedimentation analysis. Sieve analysis involves separating soil particles by size using a stack of sieves and determining the percentage of particles in each size fraction. Sedimentation analysis uses Stokes' law to determine the distribution of silt and clay sizes. Together, these tests provide full particle size distribution data used for soil classification and determining suitability for engineering applications. The document outlines the procedures, equipment, and interpretation of results from sieve analysis testing.
The document discusses ordinary differential equations, including exponential growth/decay models, separation of variables, numerical and hybrid numerical-symbolic solving techniques, orthogonal curves, Newton's law of heating and cooling, and medical modeling examples. Specific examples are provided to illustrate concepts like families of solutions, implicit solutions, direction fields, and determining parameter values from initial conditions.
The document describes a borehole logging system that uses a tripod, winch, control cables, and micro-logger laptop to lower probes on logging cables down a borehole to collect data from a caliper probe and electric/gamma probe.
The document discusses enhanced reservoir characterization using borehole images and dipmeter data. It begins with an overview of how logging tools have advanced from single measurements to detailed mapping of borehole walls using modern imaging tools with hundreds of thousands of data points per meter. The main topics covered include different types of dipmeter and imaging tools, generating borehole maps for orientation, stereographic projections for analyzing dip distributions, and processing raw data into geologically interpretable outputs like image and dip logs. Overall, the document outlines the transition from traditional well logging to digital geological mapping using high-resolution borehole wall data.
Bearing ratio capacity of compacted soilameresmail92
This document describes the standard test method for determining the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of laboratory-compacted soils. The CBR test measures the bearing capacity of a soil by penetrating a piston into a compacted soil sample and measuring the resistance. There are two main compaction methods - static and dynamic - and the document outlines the detailed procedures for compacting soil samples using each method and then soaking and testing the samples to determine the CBR value. The CBR test is used to evaluate the strength of materials like subgrade, subbase and base course materials for roads and airfields.
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3.
What is site investigation??
To know their suitability for the construction
work such as civil engineering and building
work.
Acquiring knowledge of the characteristic of site
that affect the design and construction
INTRODUCTION
5.
a) Suitability
To access the general suitability of the site and for
the proposed work.
b) Design
To enable an adequate and economic design to be
prepared, including the design of temporary
work.
PRIMARY OBJECT OF
S.I
6.
c) Construction
To plan the best method of construction; to
foresee and provide against difficulties and
delays that may be arise during construction due
to ground and other local conditions.
PRIMARY OBJECT OF
S.I
7.
d) Effect of Change
To determine the change that may arise in the
ground & environmental conditions, either
naturally or during the construction work.
e) Choice of Site
To advice on the relative suitability of different
sites, or different parts of the same site.
PRIMARY OBJECT OF
S.I
8.
UNDISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES
One where the condition of the soil in the sample
is closed enough to the conditions of the soil in –
situ to allow tests of structural properties of the
soil to be used to approximate the properties of
the soil in – situ.
CATEGORY OF SOIL
SAMPLE
10.
DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES
The structure of the soil has been change sufficiently
that test of structural properties of the soil will not
representative of in – situ conditions, and only
properties of the soil grains.
Example Test :
Grains Size Distribution, Atterberg Limits, Water
Content Test etc.)
CATEGORY OF SOIL
SAMPLE
13. EXPERIMENT 1 :
SITE INVESTIGATION / SOIL SAMPLING
OBJECTIVE
a) To introduce the techniques on taken disturbed
and undisturbed soil.
b) To determine the physical properties of the soil
through the phrase relationship.
c) To determine or analyze the visual type of land /
soil that available/have been taken
14. 1) Excavating equipment (auger 150mm,
connecting rod, spanner)
2) Sampling tool (38mm diameter sample
tube, screw connecter)
3) Equipment manufacturers
4) The knife or a wire saw and ruler
5) Sampling bag
6) Hoe (depend on usage)
15. WORK PROCEDURE
A. Work Procedure on Site
1. Dig the soil to a depth of 1m by using an auger
2. Connect the sampling tube to the equipment
manufactures
3. Lower the sampling device to the bottom of the
hole and then push it into the ground
4. Take three samples from the hole which was
undisturbed soil as a sampling. Keep the
disturbed soil samples in a bag and bring back to
the laboratory.
16. B. Work Procedure on Laboratory
1. Greased the split mold and in conceivable. Remove
the soil sample of undisturbed from the sampling
tube into a split mold and cut both ends of soil with
the wire saws.
17. 2. WORK PROCEDURE TO FIND THE MOISTURE
CONTENT:
a) Weight an empty moisture content can to get
the accurate readings. Take some soil sample
put in the can.
b) Weight the can with a wet soil. Dried them
into oven for 24 hours. After 24 hours, weight
the can and the content once again.
c) Please take three samples for this moisture
content test.
18.
a) Take a little of disturbed soil samples and look at
the colour of the soil
b) Feel the soil with a finger, find out whether it is
grain, smooth or vice versa.
c) Grasp of the soil. Will it be hand held, shaped –
form of it is friable.
d) Then decide what type of soil was it.
3. WORK PROCEDURE FOR VISUAL
DETERMINATION:
21. PURPOSE :-
•This test is performed to
determine the percentage of
different grain sizes contained
within a soil.
22. •ASTM D 422 -
StandardTest
Method for
Particle-Size
Analysis of Soils
Standard
Reference
23. Significance:
• The distribution of different grain
sizes affects the engineering
properties of soil.
Grain size analysis provides the
grain size distribution, and it is
required in classifying the soil.
24. Testing objectives:
The Standard grain size
analysis test determines the
relative proportions of
different grain sizes as they
are distributed among certain
size ranges.
25. Need and Scope:
The grain size analysis is widely used in
classification of soils.
The data obtained from grain size distribution
curves is used in the design of filters for earth
dams and to determine suitability of soil for
road construction, air field etc.
Information obtained from grain size analysis
can be used to predict soil water movement
although permeability tests are more generally
used.
26. APPARATUS REQUIRED:-
i. Stack of Sieves including pan and
cover
ii. Balance (with accuracy to 0.01 g)
iii. Rubber pestle and Mortar ( for
crushing the soil if lumped or
conglomerated)
iv. Mechanical sieve shaker
v. Oven
27.
28.
29. THEORY
Soils having particle larger than
0.075mm size are termed as coarse
grained soils.
In these soils more than 50% of the
total material by mass is larger 75
micron.
Coarse grained soil may have boulder,
cobble, gravel and sand.
30. PROCEDURE
i. take a representative oven dried sample
of soil that weighs about 500 g. ( this is
normally used for soil samples the
greatest particle size of which is 4.75
mm).
ii. If soil particles are lumped or
conglomerated crush the lumped and not
the particles using the pestle and mortar.
31. iii. Determine the mass of sample
accurately. Wt (g)
iv. Prepare a stack of sieves. sieves having
larger opening sizes (i.e lower numbers)
are placed above the ones having
smaller opening sizes (i.e higher
numbers). The very last sieve is #200
and a pan is placed under it to collect the
portion of soil passing #200 sieve. Here
is a full set of sieves. (#s 4 and 200
should always be included)
32.
33. v. Make sure sieves are
clean, if many soil
particles are stuck in the
openings try to poke them
out using brush.
vi. Weigh all sieves and the
pan separately. (Fill in
column 3)
34. vii.Pour the soil from step 3 into the
stack of sieves from the top and
place the cover, put the stack in the
sieve shaker and fix the clamps,
adjust the time on 10 to 15 minutes
and get the shaker going.
viii.Stop the sieve shaker and
measure the mass of each sieve +
retained soil. (fill in column 4)
38. Grain size
analysis can
be performed
by various
methods.
Determining
the method
of grain size
analysis
depends on
the size of
the particles.
Dry sieving,
wet sieving,
and pipette
analysis are
among the
most widely
used
methods.
Dry sieving
is typically
used for
larger sized
particles, wet
sieving for
fine sand/silt
particles, and
pipette for
silt to clay
sized
particles.
39. Most sieve analysis are
carried out dry. But
there are some
applications which can
only be carried out by
wet sieving. This is the
case when the sample is
a very fine powder
which tends to
agglomerate (mostly <
45 µm)
A wet sieving process
is set up like a dry
process: the sieve stack
is clamped onto the
sieve shaker and the
sample is placed on the
top sieve. Above the
top sieve a water-spray
nozzle is placed which
supports the sieving
process additionally to
the sieving motion.
The rinsing is carried
out until the liquid
which is discharged
through the receiver
is clear. Sample
residues on the
sieves have to be
dried and weighed.
40. The "wet" technique only applies to solids
that have the following properties:-
They must be practically insoluble in
water.
They must not be affected by water, e.g.
solids which swell when wet would be
unsuitable.
They must remain unchanged by a
reasonable application of heat, up to 110
C.
41. • The material to be sieved is mixed with water.
• Prepare the sieve stack. Moisten each sieve with water and placed them
on top of the collector with outlet.
• Place venting rings between the sieves to permit the expansion of air
cushion.
• Put the complete stack into the sieve shaker.
• If the smallest fraction that leaves the sieve stack should be collected,
make the required preparation
• Place the suspension on the uppermost sieve
• Fix the clamping device.
• Start the sieve shaker. Turn on the water supply.
• Observe the liquid living the outlet. Sieving is finished when water is
clear. Turn off water supply and sieve shaker.
• Dry the sieves and retained sample in an oven set at 105 °C for an hour.
• Weigh the retained sample on a tared watchglass on a balance and evaluate
the result.
42. BS 1377 : PART 4 : 1990
COMPACTION – RELATED TESTS
43. GENERAL
Compaction of soil is the process by which the solid
particles are PACKED more closely together, usually
by MECANICAL means, thereby increasing the DRY
DENSITY of the soil.
44. To obtain relationships between COMPACTED
DRY DENSITY and SOIL MOISTURE CONTENT,
using two magnitudes of MANUAL compactive
effort or compaction by VIBRATION.
Understand basic tests to obtain reference
densities.
45. TYPES OF TEST
Light Manual
Compaction
Test
Heavy Manual
Compaction
Test
Use of
Vibrating
Hammer
50. Weight the mould
with baseplate
Attach extension to
the mould and place
the mould on the
solid base
Place the moist soil in
the mould layer by
layer (3 layers)
PROCEDURE
51. Apply 27 blows, 300mm
height, falls freely
Repeat for 2 more test
Remove the extension, level
the surface of compacted
soil
Weight the soil & mould with
baseplate
52. Remove the compacted soil from the mould
and place it on metal tray
Break up the remainder of the soil, rub
it through 20mm test sieve
Add suitable increment water and mix
throughly into the soil
Repeat
53. Method Using Vibrating
Hammer
Cover the determination of the dry density of
soil, which may contain some particles up to
coarse gravel size.
Not generally suitable for cohesive soil
57. Calibration Test
Fill the sand-pouring cylinder with sand,
within about 10mm of its top. Determine the
mass of the cylinder (M1) to the nearest gram
58. Place the sand-pouring cylinder vertically on the
calibrating container. Open the shutter to allow
the sand run out from the cylinder.When there is
no further movement of the sand in the cylinder,
close the shutter.
Lift the pouring cylinder from the calibrating
container and weigh it to the nearest gram (M3).
59. Again fill the pouring cylinder with sand, within
10mm of its top.
Open the shutter and allow the sand to run out
of the cylinder.When the volume of the sand let
out is equal to the volume of the calibrating
container, close the shutter.
60. Place the cylinder over a plane surface, such as a
glass plate. Open the shutter.The sand fills the cone
of the cylinder. Close the shutter when no further
movement of sand takes place.
Remove the cylinder. Collect the sand left on the
glass plate. Determine the mass of sand (M2) that
had filled the cone by weighing the collected sand.
Determine the dry density of sand, as shown in the
data sheet
61. Determination of Bulk Density of Soil
• Place the sand pouring cylinder concentrically
on the top of the calibrating container with
the shutter closed making sure that constant
mass (M₀) is maintained
62. • Open the shutter of cylinder and allow the sand to
move into the container. When no futher movement
is seen, close the shutter and find the mass of sand
left in the cylinder (M₂)
• Repeat step 2-3 at least thrice and find the mean
mass (M2)
64. • Place metal tray on the surface haring a
circular hole of 10cm diameter at the center.
Dig a hole of this diameter up to about 15 cm
dept. Collect all the excavation soil in a tray
and find the mass of excavation soil (M)
65. • Remove the tray and place the sand-pouring
cylinder concentrically on the hole. Open the
shutter and allow the sand to run into the
hole till no further movement of sand is
noticed. Close the shutter and determine
mass of sand which is left in the cylinder , (M₃)
66. • The representative sample is taken from the
excavated soil for determination of water
content
74. What is the Purpose of
Atterberg Limits Test ?
Casagrande
Liquid Limits
Device
Plastic Limit
Test
•To determined
the liquid limit
of grain soil
•To determined the
plastic limit of
grain soil
Method
Purposed
Moisture content,
expressed as a % of
weight of oven-dried
soil, at the boundary
between liquid and
plastic states of
consistency
Moisture content,
expressed as a % of
weight of oven-dried
soil, at the boundary
between plastic and
semisolid states of
consistency
75. How To Conduct
Atterberg Limits
Test?
Casagrande
Device (Liquid
Limit)
Plastic Limit
APPARATUS
1. Glass plate
2. A separate glass plate
for ………rolling of threads
3. Spatulas
4. Moisture content
apparatus
APPARATUS
1. Oven
2. Balance (0.01g
.....accuracy)
3. Sieve [425 micron]
4. Casagrande
apparatus
83. o Distribution of soil particles having sizes
less than 75 micron (Fine Grained soils) is
often determined by a sedimentation
process using a hydrometer to obtain the
necessary data such as the borderline
between clay and silt. Using this test the
GSD or grain size distribution for soils
containing appreciable amount of fines
is obtained.
84. The percentage of sand, silt and clay in
the inorganic fraction of soil is measured
in this procedure.
85. Glass cylinders, 1000-ml capacity
Thermometer, Fahrenheit
Hydrometer, Bouyoucos (Fisherbrand
Model # 14-331-5c)
Electric mixer with dispersing cup
Plunger
Balance sensitive to ± 0.01g