1
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Plasticity Chart
A
2
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Cohesive Soil Specimen Testing - Void Ratio
A
Total volume - volume of solids
3
Q
Cohesive Soil Specimen Testing - Porosity
A
(1 - (Bulk Density ÷ Particle Density)) x 100
4
Q
Cohesive Soil Specimen Testing - Degree of Saturation
A
((Water content*Specific gravity of soil)/Void ratio
5
Q
Proctor Test 2 Main Paramaters
A
- Optimal moisture content
- Max dry weight
6
Q
Soil Classification using the Grading Co-efficient
A
Cu - uniformity coefficient
CC = gradient of coefficient
(Use D30)
7
Q
D30
A
D30 = size at which 30% of the soil is FINER
8
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Sample Description Order
A
- Q1 = Un/Disturbed
- Q2 = Fine or coarse
- Q4 = Colours
- Q5 = Structure
- Q6 = Main soil type
- Q7 = Additional
9
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Suggest Soil Test - Classification
A
- Plasticity Test
- Thumb Penetration
- Penetrometer
10
Q
Suggest Soil Test - Permeability
A
Constant head test
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