To determine the grain size analysis of soil (Wet analysis) TEST STANDARD: IS 2720-Part 4:1985 APPARATUS: Weighing balance of accuracy 0.1gm IS Sieves of 100mm, 75mm, 19mm, 4.75mm, 2mm, 425microns and 75microns Sieve brush Hot air oven, GI tray, Sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate. PROCEDURE FOR GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS The soil sample received from the …
Determination of maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of soil by modified proctor test (Heavy compaction test). Test standard : IS 2720-Part 8: 1983 Test Apparatus Cylindrical mould of 150mm diameter of 2250 cm3 or 100mm diameter of 1000 cm3capacity with base plate and collar. Metal rammer of 4.9kg weight with an height of …
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Method of moisture content test of soil by oven drying method The water content of soil is described as the ratio of the mass of wet soil to the dry soil. The weight of water is determined by the difference before and after drying the soil by oven dryng method. Method of Moisture content of …
Moisture content by Rapid moisture meter (RMM) Determination of moisture content by Rapid moisture meter (RMM). Rapid moisture meter gives results so quickly as compared to the oven-dry method. In this test moisture determining by chemical reaction using calcium carbide as a reagent to react with the available water in the soil producing a gas. …
Load test for estimation of bearing capacity of soils and its settlement. Plate load test Test Standard : IS 1888: 1982 Apparatus : Loading platform truss or Other Loading device. Hydraulic jack with pressure gauge, electronic load cell, or proving ring. Bearing Plates – Circular or square bearing plates of mild steel, minimum. thickness 25 …
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