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AMRL Soil WorksheetsSOIL - INDEX SOIL WORKSHEET INDEX Test Method AASHTO/ASTM Pg. DRY PREPARATION T87/D421 1 PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS T88/D422 3 LIQUID LIMIT T89/D4318 5 PLASTIC LIMIT T90/D4318 11 SHRINKAGE FACTORS T92/D427 13 MOISTURE-DENSITY T99/D698 15 SPECIFIC GRAVITY T100/D854 20 MOISTURE-DENSITY OF SOIL CEMENTS T134/D558 22 WETTING & DRYING OF SOIL CEMENTS T135/D559 22 FREEZING & THAWING SOIL CEMENTS T136/D560 22 WET PREPARATION T146/D2217 28 SAND EQUIVALENT T176/D2419 31 MOISTURE-DENSITY T180/D1557 15 RESISTANCE R-VALUE T190/D2844 36 CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO T193/D1883 39 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH T208/D2166 44 PERMEABILITY (SAND) T215/D2434 46 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION T216/D2435 49 DIRECT SHEAR T236/D3080 52 WATER CONTENT T265/D2216 56 UNCONSOLIDATED UNDRAINED TRIAX T296/D2850 58 CONSOLIDATED UNDRAINED TRIAX T297/D4767 62 DENSITY BY NUCLEAR METHODS T310/D2922 67 MOISTURE CONTENT - NUCLEAR METHODS T310/D3017 67 MATERIAL FINER THAN 75 :m D1140 72 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS D2487 74 DESCRIPTION & IDENTIFICATION OF SOILS D2488 75 PERMEABILITY (FLEX. WALL) D5084 76 **Status (T , NP or PND) ** Fill in with a T if test was demonstrated, NP for Not Presented or PND for Procedure Not Demonstrated (Apparatus ONLY). OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.: ________________ A s s e s s ______________ o r : 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 1 DRY PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL AND SOIL AGGREGATE SAMPLES FOR TEST (T87)____ (ASTM D421)____ APPARATUS Sieves: AASHTO only: 19.0 mm (3/4 in.)? 4.75 mm (No. 4)? 1. 2. or or 3. or 4. ____ ____ 2.00 mm (No. 10)? 425-:m (No. 40)? ____ ____ Pulverizing apparatus (One of the following): (a) Mortar and rubber-covered pestle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) AASHTO only: Mechanical device consisting of power-driven, rubber-covered muller? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) AASHTO only: Other device that breaks up aggregations of particles without reducing grain size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Sample splitter (One of the following): (a) Sample splitter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) AASHTO only: Canvas cloth for proportional splitting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Balance: AASHTO: Meets M231? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Sensitive to 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 2 DRY PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL AND SOIL AGGREGATE SAMPLES FOR TEST (T87)____ (ASTM D421)____ PROCEDURE Initial Preparation AASHTO: Sample thoroughly dried in air or drying apparatus, not exceeding 60°C (140°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. ASTM: Sample dried in air at room temperature (no drying device)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Sample selected by splitting or quartering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Soil pulverized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Portion of dried sample selected for particle size analysis weighed and mass recorded as mass of total sample uncorrected for hygroscopic moisture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ (AASHTO: Use A or B, ASTM: Use A only) Using a 2.00-mm (No. 10) sieve (AASHTO & ASTM): A. 1. Sample separated on the 2.00-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. Fraction retained on 2.00-mm sieve pulverized and resieved on the 2.00-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. Both portions passing 2.00-mm sieve thoroughly mixed together? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM only (procedure continued): 4. Fraction retained on No. 10 sieve after second sieving washed of all fine material, dried, and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. Mass recorded as the mass of coarse material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 6. Coarse material sieved on No. 4 sieve and mass retained on No. 4 sieve recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ B. Using a 4.75-mm (No. 4) and 2.00-mm (No. 10) sieve (AASHTO only): 1. Sample separated on the 4.75-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Fraction retained on 4.75-mm sieve pulverized and resieved on the 4.75-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Sample passing 4.75-mm sieve mixed thoroughly and then split or quartered to obtain a representative portion adequate for desired tests? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. That portion weighed and then separated on the 2.00-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Fraction retained on 2.00-mm sieve pulverized and resieved on the 2.00-mm sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Both portions passing the 2.00-mm sieve thoroughly mixed together? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Particle Size Analysis (T88/D422) and Specific Gravity (T100/D854)* 1. AASHTO only: Fraction retained on 4.75-mm or 2.00-mm sieve set aside for sieve analysis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Fraction passing 2.00-mm sieve split or quartered to obtain representative samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. AASHTO: For T88, approximately 110 g (sandy) or 60 g (silt or clay)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: For D422, approximately 115 g (sandy) or 65 g (silt or clay)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: These masses include both the hygroscopic moisture specimen and the test specimen. AASHTO: For T100, at least 10 g (bottle) or 25 g (flask)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. ASTM: For D854, at least 20 g (No. 10) or 100 g (No. 4), depending on maximum particle size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * T100/D854 performed in conjunction with T88/D422. Physical Tests T89(D4318), T90(D4318), and T92(D427) 1. Remaining minus 2.00-mm material separated on 425-:m (No. 40) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: 2. Fraction retained on 0.425-mm sieve carefully pulverized and resieved on 425-:m sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. When repeated pulverizing produces only a small quantity of soil passing the 425-:m sieve, material retained on 425-:m sieve discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fraction(s) passing 425-:m sieve thoroughly mixed together for physical tests? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. ASTM only: 2. Fraction retained on No. 40 sieve discarded and fraction passing No. 40 sieve used for soil constants? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 3 PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF SOILS (T88)____ (ASTM D422)____ APPARATUS 1. or or 2. Stirring apparatus (One of the following): A. Mechanical Stirrer: (1) Rotation at least 10,000 rpm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Stirring paddle similar to those in Fig. 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Dispersion cup similar to those in Fig. 2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Cup has 6 long rods and 6 short rods opposed, in good condition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Air-jet dispersion device (Fig. 3)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Iowa State Device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrometer (conforming to ASTM E100): Type 151H Type 152H Scale graduations from 0.995 to 1.038? Scale graduations from -5 to 60 g/L? Scale length from 1.000 to 1.031 is 8.2 - 8.4 cm? Scale length from 0 to 50 g/L is 8.2 - 8.4 cm? Bulb diameter 3.05 - 3.20 cm? Bulb diameter 3.05 - 3.20 cm? Length from 1.000 to bulb tip 24.5±0.1 cm? Length from 0 g/L to bulb tip 24.5±0.1 cm? cm? Reads 1.0 in 20 C distilled water? Reads 0.0 in 20oC distilled water? o 3. 4. 5. or Sedimentation cylinders: (a) 1000-mL capacity, made of glass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Approximately 460 mm (18 in.) in height and 60 mm (2 ½ in.) in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) 1000-mL mark at 360±20 mm (14±1.0 in.) from bottom on inside? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermometer: (a) Readable (ASTM: accurate) to 0.5°C (1°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) AASHTO only: Calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieves: One of the two sets listed below available? A. Set 1 (AASHTO): 3 in., 2 in., 1 in., 3/8 in., Nos. 4, 10, 40, and 200? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set 1 (ASTM): 3 in., 2 in., 1 ½ in., 1 in., 3/4 in., 3/8 in., Nos. 4, 10, 20, 40, 60, 140, and 200? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Set 2 (AASHTO and ASTM): 3 in., 1 ½ in., 3/4 in., 3/8 in., Nos. 4, 8, 16, 30, 50, 100, and 200? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mm (3 in.) 50 mm (2 in.) 37.5 mm (1 ½ in.) 25.0 mm (1 in.) 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 4.75 mm (No. 4) 2.36 mm (No. 8) 2.00 mm (No. 10) 1.18 mm (No. 16) 0.850 mm (No. 20) 0.600 mm (No. 30) 0.425 mm (No. 40) 0.300 mm (No. 50) 0.250 mm (No. 60) Water bath or constant temperature room? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beaker: AASHTO: 250 to 500-mL capacity, made of glass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: 250-mL capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Timing device, with second hand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Dispersing agent: (a) Solution of sodium hexametaphosphate (sodium metaphosphate) in distilled or demineralized water, 40 g/L? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Solution less than a month old or adjusted to pH of 8 or 9 with sodium carbonate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Date of preparation marked on bottle containing solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. Distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. Glass rod (AASHTO only), for stirring mixture of specimen and dispersing agent solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. Containers (AASHTO only): (a) Resistant to corrosion, disintegration, and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven, maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. Balance: AASHTO: Readable to 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. ASTM: For minus 2.00 mm (No. 10) material, sensitive to 0.01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For plus No. 10 material, sensitive to 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 0.150 mm (No. 100) 0.106 mm (No. 140) 0.075 mm (No. 200) 6. 7. OSA.F22 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . specific gravity (151H)]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrometer removed from suspension between readings and placed in graduate of clean water with 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm (No. . Note (ASTM only): Readings may be taken as often as needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations 1. . . . . . . . . . . . specimen washed over 75-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 g/L (152H) or to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . suspension made up to 1000 mL with distilled water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . volume of mixture no more than 250 mL? . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . 200) sieves]? . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00-mm (No. Sample placed in beaker. . . . Hydrometer readings taken at 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test sample weighs approximately 100 g (sandy) or 50 g (clay or silt)? . . . . . . . . based on plasticity index of soil? . sieving? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrometer read at top of meniscus [AASHTO only: to nearest 0. . . . . . Calculations performed in accordance with test method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%? . . . Thermometer placed in suspension and temperature recorded after each hydrometer reading? . . 6. . . . . dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F) and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . 125 mL of dispersing agent added. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sample can be soaked in sedimentation cylinder. . . Samples prepared by T87 or T146 (ASTM D421)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Hydrometer floats freely and does not touch wall of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample washed into dispersion cup with distilled water until cup is more than half full? . . 3. . . . . . Air dispersion: (a) 7 kPa (1 psi) before filling. . . or 15 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical dispersion: Dispersed for 60 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Excess water decanted from washed sample only through the 75-:m sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . Sieve analysis performed on plus 75-:m material [AASHTO only: using at least the 425-:m (No. . . 5. . . . . . . cylinder placed in bath between 2. . . . . . . .0005 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . .and 5-minute readings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . and stirred (AASHTO only: stirred with glass rod)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample soaked at least 12 hours (ASTM: at least 16 hours) in dispersing agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrometer Analysis Composite correction for hydrometer reading determined? . . . (a) Hygroscopic and hydrometer samples weighed to 0. . . . . 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on 75-:m sieve oven-dried at 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieving continued until no more than 1% of material on sieve passes during 60 seconds of continuous 2. . . . . . . . . . 40) [ASTM only: or 75-: m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After final hydrometer reading. . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . spinning motion (or otherwise cleaned between readings)? . . . . . . . . only: allowed to obtain uniform temperature)? . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. ASTM only: If water bath is used. . . . . . . . . . . 10) sieve (or other size sieve used for 1. . . Note (ASTM only): If Iowa State device used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) and/or 2. . . . . . . . . 10). . . . . . . . . . . 40) and 75-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . 200)] sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine Sieve Analysis 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrometer slowly placed in suspension about 25 or 30 seconds (ASTM: about 20 to 25 seconds) prior to a reading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cylinder and contents turned upside down and back for 60 turns in 60 seconds (counting turn upside 8. . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . .00-mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or (b) Dispersed @ 140 kPa (20 psi) for 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hygroscopic moisture sample weighs at least 10 g (ASTM: 10 to 15 g). . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . down and back as two turns)? . . . Mixture transferred to cylinder. 9. . . . . . Note (AASHTO only): If necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . material clinging to the inside walls of the cylinder may be rinsed into the suspension with a small amount of water. . . . Coarse Sieve Analysis Sieve analysis performed on material retained on 2. 2. . . . . . separation)? . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (and AASHTO 7. . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 1440 minutes (24 hours)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF SOILS (T88)____ (ASTM D422)____ PROCEDURE Sample Preparation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coarse material separated on 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Coarse sieve analysis material weighed to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .1 mm? K = 10.)? Curve length approximately 90o? Notes: Separate gages may be used.0±0.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .0±0.2 mm (7/8 in. Grooving tools: AASHTO Curved Grooving Tools: Gage end (square) 10.1 mm? F = 2.00±0.5 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (T89)____ (ASTM D4318)____ APPARATUS 1. * Additional tolerance of 0.0±0. Flat Grooving Tool Diagram: COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.0±0. AASHTO or ASTM Flat Grooving Tool Dimensions (see diagram below): A = 2.0±0.0±0.0±0.1 mm*? Curved end thickness 10.5 mm? D = 8.1 mm? Radius of curve 22.1 mm? B = 11.0±0.2 mm? C = 40.05 mm? Note: Separate gages may be used.1 mm allowed for cutting edge of used grooving tools.20 mm? Cutting edge width 2. flat-bottomed. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . or similar mixing dish. Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . (b) 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90%? * Note : Worn bases may be refinished to a thickness not less than 42. . . Oven. . . . . . . . . .00 mm (No. . . . round. . . . . .) side-to-side cup movement? ASTM only: Cup weight 185 . . disintegration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least 30 cm (12 in. . .) 2. . . . . . . .Average rebound is 77 . . .215 g (including hanger)? ASTM only: Base resilience . ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 115 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . .0±0. ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . .6 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (CONT. . . . .1 drops/second? Base of hard rubber? Base dimensions (mm): AASHTO: 125±5 x 150±5 x 50±5*? ASTM: 125±2 x 150±2 x 50±2*? Base has four feet made of resilient material? Brass cup thickness 2. . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . and weight change? . . . . . . . . . .00 mm). . . at least 7. . . . . Class G1 (ASTM Class GP1) [readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) thick? . .5 mm (ASTM: 48. . . . . . . . . . . .) (T89)____ (ASTM D4318)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . . . . diameter sieves. . . . .6 cm (3 in. . . . . . . . . . . Water content containers: (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . . .) diameter*? ASTM only: Maximum 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 75 to 100 mm (ASTM: 10 to 13 cm) long and 20 mm wide? . . . 3. . . . . . . 40)? . . 10) and 425-: m (No. . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . .01 g]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Washing pan. . . . . . . . .) in diameter at bottom? . . . . Miscellaneous ASTM equipment: (a) Ground glass plate. . . . . . . .1 mm? Cup depth 27±1 mm? Little or no groove in cup? Rim not worn to less than ½ original thickness? Cam and follower not worn excessively? AASHTO: Point of contact on cup or base less than 13 mm diameter*? ASTM: Point of contact on base less than 10 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . (d) Storage container. . . . Spatula or pill knife. . . . . . does not contaminate specimen or allow moisture loss? . . . . . . . . . .3 cm (8 in. . . .0±0. . . . . . . .) square by 1 cm (3/8 in. .) deep and slightly larger than 20. . . . . . . . . Porcelain dish. . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid Limit Devices: Maker? Hand operated? Electric? 2. . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . Samples Passing 425-: m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . sample either discarded or mixed to evaporate water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . .7 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (T89)____ (ASTM D4318)____ AASHTO METHOD A (ASTM MULTIPOINT METHOD) PROCEDURE Sample Preparation AASHTO only: 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samples Containing Material Retained on 425-: m (No. . . . . . . . . . . Note: Tap water may be used for routine testing if comparative tests indicate no differences in results using tap and distilled water. 5. . . . 3. . . . . ASTM only (One of the following): A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample consists of about 100 g of soil passing 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixing done by stirring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) above sieve wire surface and material retained on 425-: m sieve agitated and rubbed until only coarse particles remain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If plus 425-: m material is encountered. . . . Sample placed in covered storage container for at least 16 hours? . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample remixed immediately before test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ * ASTM Dry Preparation is on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kneading and chopping with spatula? . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40) sieve? . . . . . Sample placed in pan or dish and water added to cover soil? . . . . Water content adjusted to 25-35 blow consistency by mixing sample with spatula on glass plate while adding distilled or demineralized water? (Sample may be soaked in a storage dish before mixing) . . . . . No additional dry soil added to wet sample once testing has begun? . . . . . . Sample remixed immediately before test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample obtained by T87 or T146? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional increments of water added (1 to 3 mL) until mass is uniform and has stiff consistency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on 425-: m sieve discarded? . . . . . . . Soil mixed with 15 to 20 mL of distilled or demineralized water in mixing dish (other than brass cup)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40) Sieve (Wet Preparation) Specimen consists of enough material to provide 150 to 200 g of material passing the 425-: m sieve? . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . Sample placed in covered storage dish for at least 16 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . Water content reduced to approaching liquid limit by drying (room temperature or warm air currents) or decanting clear water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If large amount of material is retained on 425-: m sieve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content adjusted to 25-35 blow consistency by drying or mixing on glass plate while adding distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not more than 500 g of soil (mixed in water) poured on a 425-: m sieve (or 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . 40) Sieve (Wet Preparation) Specimen consists of 150 to 200 g of material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water added to 13 mm (½ in. . . . . removed by hand or by pressing through a 425-: m sieve 3. . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . Sample soaked until all lumps softened? . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . If too wet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with a rubber implement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00-mm and 425-: m sieve nest) in a clean pan and washed through sieve? . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content calculated (AASHTO only: to nearest whole percent) by: % moisture = mass of water x 100? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . catching the wash water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 2 through 18 repeated for closure in 15 to 25 shocks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid limit value reported to nearest whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plus 425-: m material discarded and wash water added to minus 425-: m dry material? . . . . . . and above procedure repeated? . . . . . . . through soil on a line joining highest point through lowest point on the rim of the cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Excess soil returned to mixing dish? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . more than six strokes of curved tool and only last stroke of grooving tool scrapes bottom of cup? . AASHTO and ASTM (using flat grooving tool): Groove formed in soil by drawing tool. . . . . . AASHTO only: Base of device not held with hand while turning crank? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . time schedule of Section 14 used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture on linear scale and shocks on log scale? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care taken to avoid entrapment of air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beveled edge or forward. . . . 26. . . . . . . Cup lifted and dropped twice per second until bottom of groove closes about 13 mm (0. . . Sample placed in covered storage container for at least 16 hours? . . . . . ASTM only: If air bubble caused premature groove closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25. . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Range of three determinations at least 10 shocks? . . . soil reformed in cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only (using curved grooving tool): Soil in dish divided through centerline of follower with no 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mass of oven dry soil 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Several strokes may be used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil pulverized with rubber covered pestle and any concretions or shells removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or precut groove with spatula and use tool to bring cut to final dimension. . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 2 through 18 repeated for closure in 20 to 30 shocks? . . . width of spatula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unused wet soil in storage dish covered with wet towel (or other means) during test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separated on a 425-: m sieve and repulverized until all fine material passes through the sieve? . . . . Water content adjusted to 25-35 blow consistency by either drying as in B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) in 25 to 35 blows? . . . . . . Tearing along groove and slippage of cake avoided? . . . . . . . . . Soil remaining in cup returned to mixing dish? . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .) C. . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . Part of mixture put in cup and spread with spatula until 10 mm deep at maximum thickness? . . . . . . 40) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flow curve plotted and drawn as straight line on semi-logarithmic paper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid limit device previously inspected for wear and height of cup drop checked? . . . . . .) (T89)____ (ASTM D4318)____ AASHTO METHOD A (ASTM MULTIPOINT METHOD) PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . Container and soil weighed to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adding soil to fill in groove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: For referee testing. . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . Dry Preparation (ASTM only) Specimen sufficient to provide 150 to 200 g of material passing 425-: m (No. . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . As few strokes of spatula as possible used? . . . . . . Number of shocks required to close groove recorded? . . . . . . . . 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid limit equals moisture content at 25 shocks from curve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on 425-: m sieve soaked in a small amount of water and poured over a 425-: m sieve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 (previous page) or by drying or mixing on glass plate while adding distilled or demineralized water? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . Slice of soil. . . . . . Cup and grooving tool washed and dried? . . . . .8 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . Sample dried at no more than 60°C? . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional water added to unused material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extending across cake at right angles to groove and including portion that flowed together removed from dish and placed in container? . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . 4. . . . . . . Sample remixed immediately before test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content determined according to T265 (ASTM: D2216)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . through soil on a line joining highest point through lowest point on the rim of the cup? . . . % moisture = mass of water x 100? . . . . Base of device not held with hand while turning crank? . . . . . . . . Steps 2 through 10 repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mass of oven dry soil Liquid limit calculated by one of the methods in Section 12? . . . . . . . . . . . . and no additional water added? . kneading and chopping with spatula? . . . . . . . . . . Note: Tap water may be used for routine testing if comparative tests indicate no differences in results using tap and distilled water. . . . . . . . . . . Moisture specimen is taken after second groove closure (if closure is in acceptable range and within ± 2 blows of the first closure)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note if lab accepts anything other than 22 to 28 blows. . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. 16. . . . . . . 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or (Using flat grooving tool): Groove formed in soil by drawing tool. . . No additional dry soil added to wet sample once testing has begun? . . . Liquid limit device previously inspected for wear and height of cup drop checked? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unused wet soil in storage dish covered during test? . . . Sample obtained by T87 or T146? . . . . . . . Soil in dish divided through centerline of follower with no more than six strokes of curved tool? . . . . . . . . 28 blows? . . . Care taken to avoid entrapment of air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If too wet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . As few strokes of spatula as possible used? . . . . . . . . . . . Container and soil weighed to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . Number of blows recorded for second closure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) in 22 to 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slice of soil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (C0NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil mixed with about 8 to 10 mL of distilled or demineralized water in mixing dish (other than brass cup)? . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or precut groove with spatula and use tool to bring cut to final dimension. . . . . . . . . . 40) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . width of spatula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil in cup immediately returned to mixing dish. . . . Tearing along groove and slippage of cake avoided? . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Closures between 15 and 40 blows acceptable if variations of ± 5% of the true liquid limit are tolerable to the lab. . 3. . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . Closure in 22 to 28 blows? . . Part of mixture put in cup and spread with spatula until 10 mm deep at maximum thickness? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extending across cake at right angles to groove and including portion that flowed together removed from dish and placed in container? . . . . . . 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample consists of about 50 g of soil passing 425-:m (No. . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess soil returned to mixing dish? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixing done by stirring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup lifted and dropped twice per second until bottom of groove closes about 13 mm (0. . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Using curved grooving tool): Soil in dish divided through centerline of follower with no more than six strokes of curved tool and only last stroke of grooving tool scrapes bottom of cup? . . . . Water content determined according to T265? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sample either discarded or mixed to evaporate water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beveled edge forward. . . . . . . . .) (T89)____ AASHTO METHOD B (ONE POINT METHOD) PROCEDURE Sample Preparation: 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Several strokes may be used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content calculated to nearest whole percent by: 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Only last stroke of grooving tool scrapes bottom of cup? . . . . Additional increments of water added (1 to 3 mL) until mass is uniform and has stiff consistency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water content adjusted and steps 2 through 8 repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . through soil on line joining the highest 6. . . . As few strokes of spatula as possible used? . . . . . .10 DETERMINING THE LIQUID LIMIT OF SOILS (C0NT. . . . . . . . . placed in weighed container and covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Procedure 1. . . . Liquid limit calculated by using equations in book and averaging the two results? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unused wet soil in storage dish covered with wet towel (or other means) during test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Several strokes may be used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If less than 20 or more than 30 blows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part of mixture put in cup and spread with spatula until 10 mm deep at deepest point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . consistency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or precut groove with spatula and use tool to bring cut to final dimension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . width of spatula. . . . . . . . If difference between the two liquid limit values is greater than one percentage point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil reformed in cup adding soil to replace that removed? . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . point through the lowest point on the rim of the cup? . . . . . . . . at right angles to groove and including portion that flowed together removed from dish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extending across cake at right angles to groove and including portion 10. . . . . . . Liquid limit device previously for wear and height of cup drop checked? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . % moisture = mass of water x 100? . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . width of spatula. . . . . . . . . slice of soil. . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . 16. . . . . . . Groove formed in soil by drawing tool. . . . . . Container and soil weighed to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slice of soil. . . . . . 20. . . . soil remixed and test repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is test repeated? . . . . . . . . . . .) (ASTM D4318)____ ASTM ONE-POINT METHOD PROCEDURE Sample Preparation Preparation as specified in Multipoint Method except water content adjusted to 20-30 blow 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content calculated from: 18. . . . mass of oven dry soil 19. . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care taken to avoid entrapment of air bubbles? . . . . . . . Tearing along groove and slippage of cake avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup lifted and dropped twice per second until bottom of groove closes for 13 mm (½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 2 through 11 repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beveled edge forward. .) in 20 to 30 blows? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that flowed together removed from dish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If groove closes beyond ±2 blows of first closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Container and soil weighed to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. extending across cake 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . placed in weighed container and covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If groove closes within ±2 blows of first closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content determined according to D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)?____ (e) Unglazed paper that does not add foreign matter (fibers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porcelain dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disintegration. . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . Class G1 (ASTM GP1) [readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . about 115 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content containers: (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) + total thickness of unglazed paper that is not in contact with top or bottom surface of side rails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tolera nce on height is ±1/4 mm (±1/100 in. ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Ground glass plate at least 30 cm (12 in. . Rolling surface: AASHTO: Ground glass plate or smooth unglazed paper? . .11 DETERMINING THE PLASTIC LIMIT AND PLASTICITY INDEX OF SOILS (T90)____ (ASTM D4318)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spatula or pill knife. . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . ____ (b) Top plate and bottom fixed plate of suitable dimensions for properly rolling specimens? . . . . . . Balance. . . . . . . . or similar mixing dish. . . . . . . Plastic limit rolling device (optional): (a) Made of acrylic? . . .20±0. . paper fragments) to soil during test attached to top and bottom plates (AASHTO only: attached by spray-on adhesive or selfadhesive backing)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 75 to 100 mm (ASTM: 10 to 13 cm) long and 20 mm wide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Designed so top plate slides freely on side rails without wobbling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 mm + thickness of unglazed paper attached to bottom plate? . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . .2 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: 3. . . . . ____ (d) Height of side rails: AASHTO: 3.) square by 1 cm (3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g]? . . . ____ 4. . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plastic limit? .2 mm). . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When thread diameter is 3 mm (ASTM: 3. . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic limit calculated from:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass rolled between fingers or palm and plate/paper (or between top and bottom plate of rolling device) to form 3-mm (ASTM: 3. . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . 8. 5. . A 1. . . . . . . . . . Pieces squeezed together between thumbs and fingers into ellipsoidal mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Crumbling may occur when thread diameter is greater than 3 mm (ASTM: 3. . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Simultaneous downward force and back and forth motion applied to top plate so plate comes in contact with side rails within 2 minutes? . . . . . . 6. . . . .12 DETERMINING THE PLASTIC LIMIT AND PLASTICITY INDEX OF SOILS (T90)____ (ASTM D4318)____ PROCEDURE 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40) material obtained by T87 or T146. . . . . . . . . Note: More than one soil mass can be rolled simultaneously in the device. . .2 mm) diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-mm) diameter thread? . . . . . Plasticity index calculated from: PI = Liquid limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . 18. . . Plastic limit reported to at least the nearest whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . thread broken into several pieces? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Soil thread not allowed to contact side rails during rolling? . . . . . . . . . . Mass of specimen and container determined to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 20-g sample of dry material (AASHTO only): (a) Mixed with distilled or demineralized water in mixing dish? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen dried and water content determined according to T265 (ASTM D2216)? . . . . .01 g? . . . . AASHTO: Sample is either 20 g of minus 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate procedure (using plastic limit rolling device): (a) Ellipsoidal mass placed on bottom plate and top plate placed in contact with mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass rolled for no more than two minutes to obtain thread diameter of 3 mm (ASTM: 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: Steps 3 through 12 repeated until the 8-g specimen is completely tested? . . . . . . . . Steps 4 through 9 repeated until thread crumbles and soil can no longer be rolled into a thread? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . Crumbled pieces placed in tared container and container immediately covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . Rate of rolling between 80 to 90 strokes per minute (counting stroke as one complete motion of hand forward and back to the starting position)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 to 2-g portion of the 8-g ball (ASTM: 20-g mass) selected and formed into ellipsoidal mass? . smaller masses of soil may be used. . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Approximately 8-g ball formed? . . . . . . . or 8 g of liquid limit material? . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . PL = mass of water x 100 mass of oven dry soil ASTM only: Plastic limit calculated by averaging results of two specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note (ASTM only): If soil thread contacts rails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. .2 mm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: Sample is 20 g of liquid limit material? . . . . . . . ASTM: Steps 3 through 12 repeated until two containers each contain at least 6 g of crumbled soil? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operator does not attempt to produce failure at exactly 3 mm (ASTM: 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .) high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least 100 mm (4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . ____ 5. Glass plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spatula or pill knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 10. . Porcelain evaporating dishes (or similar mixing dishes): (a) AASHTO only: One about 115 mm (4 ½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shallow pan (ASTM only). ____ 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) About 45 mm (1 3/4 in. . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . . . . Glass cup: (a) About 50 mm (2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 mm (½ in. . . . . . . . . . ____ 11.)] in diameter by 25 mm (1 in. . . . Milk dish (shrinkage dish): (a) Porcelain or metal with flat bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)] high? . . . .1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaseline. . .) long and 20 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about 75 mm (3 in. . . .)] in diameter? . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transparent plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: about 57 mm (2 1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)] long? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven. .) [ASTM: about 140 mm (5 ½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . . . . . .) in diameter? . . . . .) [ASTM: 31 mm (1 1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Graduated to 0. . . . . ____ (b) Top rim ground smooth and parallel with base? . . . . Glass graduate: (a) 25 mL capacity? . Steel straightedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) deep nonmetallic (preferably glass) pan to contain mercury spills? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 DETERMINING THE SHRINKAGE FACTORS OF SOILS (T92)____ (ASTM D427)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . ____ 8. large enough to cover milk dish (shrinkage dish)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: about 150 mm (6 in. . . . . ____ 4. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Sensitive to 0. . . . . . about 20 x 20 x 5 cm (8 x 8 x 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) One about 150 mm (6 in. . . .) diameter by 12. . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amount sufficient to fill glass cup to overflowing? . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercury. . . . . . . . . . . . with 3 metal prongs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance: AASHTO: Class G1 (readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g)? . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . or other heavy grease? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) wide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed with enough water (ASTM: distilled water) in evaporating dish (AASHTO: 115-mm diameter dish) to liquid limit (or greater) consistency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . 8. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 g) and recorded as volume of dry soil pat (Vo)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . Sample is about 30 g of minus 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside of milk dish wiped clean? . . . . . . . . 24. . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No air trapped under plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . 40) material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No air bubbles in soil? . . Volume of mercury held in milk dish measured in graduate (or weighed to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess soil struck off with straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . Displaced mercury measured in graduate (or weighed to nearest 0. . . . . . . 23. . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g (ASTM: 0. . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Empty milk dish filled with mercury to overflowing and excess removed by pressing glass plate firmly over top of dish? . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filled glass cup placed in evaporating dish (AASHTO: 150-mm diameter dish) and dry soil pat placed on surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass cup filled to overflowing with mercury and excess removed with three-pronged plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat forced into mercury with three-pronged plate? . . . . . . . . . 18. . . . Milk dish slightly overfilled on third addition? . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . Soil pat removed and mass of empty dish determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat then dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lab says proper book formulas used for calculations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil pat allowed to dry at room temperature until color changes from dark to light? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. Outside of glass cup wiped clean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With each third. . . . .1 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil and milk dish weighed immediately to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass of dry soil and dish determined to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . Inside of milk dish coated with grease? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . Sample obtained by T87 or T146 (ASTM D421)? . . . . . . . . . Milk dish filled by thirds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 g and divided by the mass density of mercury) and recorded as volume of wet soil pat (V)? . . . . . . . . 14.01 g (ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Shallow pan placed under milk dish and glass cup to contain any mercury spills during filling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . soil caused to flow by tapping milk dish on firm cushioned surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DETERMINING THE SHRINKAGE FACTORS OF SOILS (T92)____ (ASTM D427)____ PROCEDURE 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. . . . . . . . 42 .010 in.52 lb (2.51.05 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 305±2 mm (12±0.) from each end? (ASTM) Centers of vent holes 3/4±1/16 in.15 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOILS (T99 & T180)____ (ASTM D698 & D1557)____ APPARATUS 1.306.5-LB) MECHANICAL RAMMERS . (50. (303.88 .2.)? (ASTM) 12±0.51.48 .7±0.05 in.5 .5-KG (5. *** Apparatus continued on next page.5 mm (3/8 in.05 in.2.2.51.010 in.1 mm)? At least 4 vent holes at each end.)? (ASTM) 1.5.2.1 mm)? Calibrated according to ASTM D2168?* 2.095 .55 . 2.49 .6 mm) from each end? 2.990 .010 in.Circular Face Ram mass:(AASHTO) 2.20.2.5 . (50. mold only.48 .306.06 in.51.05 in. diameter: (AASHTO) 50.504 kg (5.42 .5 .2047 mm2 (3.5. (303. diameter: (AASHTO) 50.1 mm)? Mechanical rammers calibrated according to ASTM D2168?* drop height is also *Note (AASHTO and ASTM): ASTM D2168 permits an increase in mechanical rammer mass of up to 10% ofDecreasing its originalthe mass.306.05 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 305±2 mm (12±0.06 in.985 .010 in.2.5-KG (5.)? (ASTM) 12±0.52 lb)? (ASTM) 5. (73.2.Sector Face** Area (AASHTO only): 1997 .)? (ASTM) 12±0.4 . **Note (ASTM only): Sector face rammer should be used with 6-in.3.51 kg)? Face flat. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .)? (AASHTO) Vent holes approximately 19 mm (3/4 in.5 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 305±2 mm (12±0.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .05 mm (1.92 in.)? (ASTM) 1.5-LB) MANUAL OR MECHANICAL RAMMERS .990 . diameter at least 9.486 .5-KG (5. COMMENTS: OSA.985 .173 in2)? Radius (ASTM only): 2.05 mm (1.Circular Face Face flat.5-LB) MANUAL RAMMERS . permitted.55 .06 in. (303. (17. Circular Face Face flat.5 mm (3/8 in. **Note (ASTM only): Sector face rammer should be used with 6-in.02 lb)? (ASTM) 9. (455.6 .458.51. mold only.53 .)? (ASTM) 18±0. 3.55 .51.16 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOILS (C0NT. permitted.8 mm)? At least 4 vent holes at each end.990 .4.54-KG (10-LB) MANUAL OR MECHANICAL RAMMERS . (455. OSA.6 mm) from each end? 4. (±0.05 mm (1.)? (ASTM) 18±0.)? (ASTM) 1. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .6 .527 .6 .2.20.1 mm)? *** Apparatus continued on next page.42 .010 in.458.)? (ASTM) 18±0.3.010 in.06 in.98 .985 .98 .05 in.55 .) long? AASHTO: One beveled edge? ASTM: Scraping edge beveled if thicker than 1/8 in.4 . (50. Metal straightedges: At least 250 mm (10 in.) 2.54-KG (10-LB) MANUAL RAMMERS .51.2.51.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .05 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 457±2 mm (18±0.05 in. (3 mm)? AASHTO: One edge plane to 0.01 in.05 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 457±2 mm (18±0. diameter: (AASHTO) 50.05 in. 4.2.10.095 .2047 mm2 (3.010 in.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.8 mm)? Mechanical rammers calibrated according to ASTM D2168?* drop height is also *Note (AASHTO and ASTM): ASTM D2168 permits an increase in mechanical rammer mass of up to 10% ofDecreasing its originalthe mass.05 mm (1.8 mm)? Calibrated according to ASTM D2168?* 4.42 .985 .)? (ASTM) 1. (455.005 in.Circular Face Ram mass:(AASHTO) 4.02 lb (4.) (T99 & T180)____ (ASTM D698 & D1557)____ APPARATUS (CONT. (73.88 .2.010 in.990 .06 in. (17.54-KG (10-LB) MECHANICAL RAMMERS .5 mm)? Drop height: (AASHTO) 457±2 mm (18±0.250 mm (0. diameter: (AASHTO) 50.4.545 kg (9.)? ASTM: Total length plane to±0.06 in.173 in2)? Radius (ASTM only): 2. (50.55 kg)? Face flat. diameter at least 9.92 in.) from each end? (ASTM) Centers of vent holes 3/4±1/16 in.10.)? (AASHTO) Vent holes approximately 19 mm (3/4 in.458.2.Sector Face** Area (AASHTO only): 1997 .7±0. AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.17 COMMENTS: OSA. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . and weight change? . . .116. . . . .116. . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . 4? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 mm (4.005 in. . . .)*? (ASTM) 4. . . . . . . . . . . .102.41 . . . spoon. .024 in. .589 in. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .566 .9 . . . . . . . . . . . Detachable collar? Detachable base plate? (AASHTO) Plane to 0. . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . maintains at 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . 3/8 in. . . Mixing tools. . . . . .64 mm (4. . . mixing pan. . molds. . . . (115. . .566 . . . .116.) 101.9 mm)? * (AASHTO only): If molds are calibrated according to T19. . . Compaction base. . . . . and No. . . .602 in. . . . . .19 . . . . . . ____ (b) ASTM: Class G5 (readable to 1 g)? . . .102. . . . . . . . . . . . volumes of 1/30 or 1/13. . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . .579 . .4. . . . . . . . . . concrete block (at least 90 kg or 200 lb) or concrete floor? . . .984 . . spatula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 in. .9 mm)? 152. . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)*? Height: (AASHTO) 116. . . . . . . .153. . . . . . . 6. . .18 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOILS (C0NT.592 in. . . Note (AASHTO only): Alternative type molds. . .016 in.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc. . . . Oven. . . . .6. . . . .589 in. .005 in. 4)? . 19 mm (3/4 in. .4. . . . . . . . . . ____ 11. ./linear foot of mold height. . .4-MM (6-IN.961 . and 4. . .) for 6-in. . .576 .976 . Split molds must meet specs when locked.6-MM (4-IN. .39 mm (5. .)*? (ASTM) 4. . . . . Balances: 12. height range is 116. .9 . tolerances may be exceeded by up to 50%.) and 151. . . . . . .) for both 4-in.06 mm (5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .). . . trowel. . (115. . . . .. . disintegration. . ____ 8. . Note (ASTM only): Split molds and tapered molds are acceptable. .30 . . . ____ 10 Containers (AASHTO only): (a) Resistant to corrosion.30 . . . Sieves: (a) AASHTO: 50 mm (2 in. .56 mm (4. . .) MOLDS 5. .4. . . ____ 7. . . . . .116. . . ____ (b) ASTM: 3/4 in. . . . ____ (a) AASHTO: Class G2 (readable to 1 g) and Class G20 (readable to 5 g)? . . . internal diameter no more than 0. .039 in.) MOLDS 4. . . .116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T99 & T180)____ (ASTM D698 & D1557)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . . . .026 in. . . . . . . diameter range for 4-in molds is 100. . Sample extruder (AASHTO: for solid-walled molds only) (ASTM: optional)? . . . . . . . . . . .974 . . . .33 ft 3 are acceptable if comparative tests are made against conforming cylindrical molds. . . . . . . . . . . . . In this case. . . .153. . .). .4. . . . . . . . . . . or mechanical device? . . . . .4. .75 mm (No. . . . Detachable collar? Detachable base plate? (AASHTO) Plane to 0. . . . . . Tapered molds. . . . (9.? (ASTM) Planar? Internal diameter: 101. . . . . .21 mm (3. . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA.01 mm (3. .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . .? (ASTM) Planar? Internal diameter: 151. . .5 mm).)*? Height: (AASHTO) 116. . . . . and 6-in. . . .602 in. . ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . .6. . . . . . . . . .74 . . .99 . . . . .579 . molds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAMMER/12 IN. . .75-mm sieve (A/B) or 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-mm (3/4 in. . . . 3/25 C 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -3/4 in. . . . . . 5/25 D 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +No. . . . RAMMER/18 IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . diameter similar device until it is not in a fluffy or loose state (prior to compaction)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . Water content and oven-dry unit mass calculated for each sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 (for lb) for 6-in. . . . . . . . (C/D) Holes in surface patched with smaller sized material? . Sample mixed with water to approximately 4% below optimum moisture? . . . . mold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . 4 mtl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +No. . . . separate and new sample or used for each point? . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Process continued until wet unit mass either decreases or stabilizes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . Water added to increase water content by about 2%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . to nearest 0. . . . . Mold on rigid and stable foundation? . . . . . . . . Soil compacted with 25 blows for 4-in. . . . . . . . . . .3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sieve (C/D)? . . . . . . . 4 3/56 B 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mtl. . . . . . . . Following compaction of each of first two (T99) or four (T180) layers. . . . . Mold and contents weighed to 5 g (0. . . . . . . . . . . .01 lb)? . . . . . 18. . . . . . . . . Replacement mtl. . should be taken from remaining portion of sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) sieve (A/B) or 19. . 3/56 D 6 in. . . . . . . 4 5/25 B 6 in. . . . . .75-mm size and added to remainder of original test 15. . . . . . . . . . . 4 3/25 A 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . any excess soil on mold walls 5. . . . . . . . +3/4-in. . . (25 lb) (D)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DROP Method Mold Size Material Layers/Blows Method Mold Size Material Layers/Blows A 4 in. . . . . . . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 4) in sample as in original field sample. . . . .0-mm sieve weighs approximately 5 kg (11 lb) or more (C) or approximately 11 kg 5. . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16 lb) (B)? . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . Sample passing 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . Dry unit mass at optimum water content reported as maximum density. . . . . . . . . Moisture sample removed from one cut face and weighed immediately? . . . 5/56 Sample Preparation If damp. trimmed (trimmed soil may be included with additional soil for next layer)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Remainder of material from mold broken up to about passing 4. . . . . . . . . .No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . Note (C/D): If necessary to maintain same % of coarse material (-2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on 4. mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by 471 (for kg) or 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. . .No. . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass of specimen and mold minus mass of mold multiplied by 1060 (for kg) or 30 (for lb) for 4-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collar removed and soil trimmed to top of mold with straightedge? . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . not exceeding 60°C (140°F)? .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample dried and water content determined according to T265? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil removed from mold and sliced vertically through center? . . . . . . . . (b) Samples placed in covered containers and allowed to stand for at least 12 hours? . . Water content at peak of curve taken as optimum water content? . . . . . . Layer of soil placed in mold and soil lightly tamped with manual rammer or 2-in. . Sample weighs at least 100 g (A/B) or at least 500 g (C/D)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 2. . . . . . . . If soil is fragile in character and/or soil is a heavy-textured clayey material. . . . . . . . .0-mm sieve (C/D) discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit mass plotted on ordinate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . 4 5/56 C 4 in. . . mold. .75-mm sieve weighs approximately 3 kg (7 lb) or more (A) or approximately 7 kg 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 kg/m3 (or lb/ft 3 to nearest whole number)? . . . . replaced as follows: mass of -2 in. . . . . . . OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and adequate amount sieved over 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No. . . . . . . . . . water content plotted on abscissa and points connected with curve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three equal layers for T99 or five equal layers for T180? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . +3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . .19 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOILS (T99/T180)____ AASHTO PROCEDURE Method demonstrated for inspection:____ T99: 5. . mold or 56 blows for 6-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bracketing the optimum moisture content? . . . . . . . . . . determined and replaced with equal mass of -3/4 in. . . . . . . . . (a) Samples mixed with water varying by approximately 2% moisture.3/4 in. . . . . . Sample passing 4. DROP T180: 10 LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 2 through 15 repeated for each increment of water added? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mtl. . . . . . . . . or by calibration factor? . . . . . . . . . . .3/4 in. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.20 COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure Mold and collar secured to base plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B). . . . . . . . 3. or 3/4 in. . . 3/25 B 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%) 16. . if required. . . above mold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varying by about 2% (not exceeding 4%) moisture. contents and base plate (if left attached) weighed to nearest gram? . mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collar and base plate removed and soil trimmed to top of mold with straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . Steps 1 through 13 repeated for each sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . If more than 1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sample sieved over No. . . . mold or 56 blows for 6-in. . . . . . (b) Sample pulverized and sieved over No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content at peak of curve taken as optimum water content? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5/25 B 4 in. . . . DROP D1557: 10 LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . whole sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . .3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit weight (to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . 5/25 C 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Water content of processed soil determined? . . . . . . . . . Representative sample obtained by slicing axially through center and removing about 500 g of 13. . . . . . . . 18. . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . material from the cut faces? . OSA. . Soil removed from mold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . 100% saturation curve plotted? . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . 15. . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . bracketing estimated optimum water content? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three equal layers for D698 or five equal layers for D1557? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .No. . . .2 kN/m3) plotted on ordinate. . . . . . . Samples thoroughly mixed and placed in separate covered containers to stand (according to Table 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . . . . . . . water content (to nearest 0. . .1 lb/ft3 or 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAMMER/12 IN. . . . walls trimmed (trimmed soil may be included with additional soil for next layer)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plotted on abscissa and points connected with curve? . . . . . . . . . . (C) sieve? . . . . . . . . any excess soil on mold 4. . . . . . . . . . . prior to compaction? . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layer of soil placed in mold and soil lightly tamped with manual rammer or 2-in. . . . . . . . . . 3/8 in. . . . At least 4 (preferably 5) specimens prepared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4 in. . Water content and dry unit weight calculated for each compacted sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (A). .3 kg) (A/B) or 13 lbm (5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry Preparation only: (a) If damp. . . Note: Base plate may be left attached to mold for very wet or dry soils. . . . . . . . DROP Method Mold Size Material Layers/Blows Method Mold Size Material Layers/Blows A 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whole sample broken up to facilitate drying? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3/25 A 4 in. Mold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . with mold resting on uniform rigid foundation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 LB. . . . . . Bottom of specimen trimmed (if mold volume was determined without base plate)? . . . . diameter cylinder until it is not in a fluffy or loose state (prior to compaction)? . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . Moist Preparation only: 2. . . . . . . . (C) sieve? . Dry unit weight at optimum water content reported as maximum density? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 5 lbm (2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 kg) (C) of sieved soil used for each specimen to be 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any holes in top surface filled in with unused or trimmed soil? . . . . . . . . . . 5/56 Sample Preparation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil compacted with 25 blows for 4-in. . . . . and water content determined according to D2216 using representative or 12. . . . . . . . . (a) Without previous drying. . . . . . . above top of mold? . . . . . . . . . . . Top of the upper layer not more than 1/4 in. 10. . . . . or 14. . . . . . 3/8 in. . . 5. . . . . . compacted? . . . . . . . . . . . Initial sample weighs approximately 35 lbm (16 kg) (A/B) or 65 lbm (29 kg) (C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 LABORATORY COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL (ASTM D698/D1557)____ ASTM PROCEDURE Method demonstrated for inspection:____ D698: 5. . . . . . Following compaction of each of first two (D698) or four (D1557) layers. . . . . . . . . . .No.3/8 in. . . . . . . . 3/56 C 6 in. . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . is sample discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture adjustment made by drying (temperature not exceeding 140°F or 60°C) or addition of moisture as necessary? . . . . . RAMMER/18 IN. . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Water-filled volume of mold used in calculations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: About 660 mm (26 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desiccator (ASTM only): (a) Of suitable size? . . . . . . . . . . . .33 kPa (100 mm Hg)? (Check with AMRL gage) . . . . . .5°C (1°F) scale? . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . Distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . ____ (b) Class B (readable to 0. maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . ____ (b) Contains silica gel or anhydrous calcium sulfate (Drierite)? . . . . . . . . . . . . range within which test is being performed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . capacity at least 50 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Stopper of same material as bottle and permits emission of air and surplus water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of specimen mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Balance: AASHTO (One of the following): (a) Class G1 (readable to 0. (b) Stoppered bottle. . . . . . . . Method of removing entrapped air (One of the following): (a) Vacuum. . . . . . .23 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOILS (T100)____ (ASTM D854)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . .001 g) for use with stoppered bottle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Pycnometer: (a) Volumetric flask. . absolute pressure less than 13. . . . (c) Calibrated for series of temperatures likely to prevail during testing? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . capacity at least 100 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g) for use with volumetric flask? . . . . ____ ASTM: Readable to at least 0. . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Hg on vacuum gage at sea level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ Note: A 500-mL flask is required for clay samples containing natural moisture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . graduated in 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or (b) Boiling (ASTM: hot plate or Bunsen burner)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . or (b) Vacuum (ASTM: for at least 30 minutes). . . . . . . 10) or 100 g (No. .001 g (bottle)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Pycnometer allowed to obtain uniform water temperature? . . . . . 10) sieve if specific gravity value is used for T88 (ASTM D422). . . 6. . . . . the distilled water may be added in layers. . . . . . .) ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Samples Containing Natural Moisture (ASTM Method B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and pycnometer and contents weighed? . . . . . with each layer subjected to vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unless otherwise specified? . . . . . . ____ Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside of pycnometer cleaned and dried. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Distilled water added slowly and carefully to avoid entrapment of air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: Distilled water added to pycnometer to completely cover sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature of contents measured (ASTM: to nearest 0. . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . specific gravity taken as weighted average of T85 (ASTM C127) (for plus 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Moist Specimens) (Clay soils only!) Dispersed in distilled water using T88 (ASTM D422) dispersing equipment before placing in 500-mL flask? . . . . . . . . . Pycnometer filled with distilled water to calibrated capacity (ASTM: filled to near calibration mark)? . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . while occasionally agitating the sample? . . . . . . .0°F))? . ASTM only: Pycnometer filled with distilled water at same temperature to calibration mark? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm material) and T100 (ASTM D854) (for minus 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) (depending on maximum particle size)? . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . ____ A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001 for bottle)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . otherwise sample passes 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . ASTM: Sample weighed after placing in pycnometer that has been previously weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5°C (1. . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . .00-mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . All masses determined to: AASHTO: nearest 0. . . . . 3. . .75-mm (No. ____ ASTM: At least 20 g (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . Note (AASHTO only): If vacuum method is used. . . . . . . . . . . . . contents dried at 110±5°C (230±9°F) (ASTM: and cooled in desiccator)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Boiling for at least 10 minutes while occasionally rolling the pycnometer? . . . . Entrapped air removed by: 2. . . . . . . . . If plus 4. . . . AASHTO: Sample weighed and transferred to pycnometer. . . . . . Sample passes 2. . . . . .01 g (flask) or 0. . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: nearest 0. . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . Note: Certain soils may be dried in reduced air pressure and at lower temperatures. . . . .01 (AASHTO only: 0. . . B. . . . . . . . . . Sample soaked in distilled water for at least 12 hours? . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . .24 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOILS (T100)____ (ASTM D854)____ PROCEDURE Sample Preparation 1. 4) sieve? . Sample cooled to room temperature (ASTM: cooled in desiccator)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . Sample mass (oven-dry basis): AASHTO: At least 25 g (flask) or at least 10 g (bottle)? . aspirator should be used to remove entrapped air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculation 1. . . . Specific gravity calculated as in book to at least nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. .75-mm (No. . . . . . . . . . Boiled samples cooled to room temperature? . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . (ASTM only: If kerosine used. . . AASHTO: Distilled water added to cover soaked specimen in pycnometer to a maximum of about 3/4 full (flask) or 1/2 full (bottle)? . . . . . . . . 4) material. . ____ 2.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . Note: Kerosine may be used in place of distilled water for oven-dried samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or transferred to pycnometer and then weighed? . . If tested as sample with natural moisture. . . . . . . . . . .75-mm material) values? . . . . .1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: Distilled water added to a level slightly above that required to cover sample in pycnometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Pycnometer volume at least 50% greater than space required for specimen? . . . . . . . . . . Specific gravity value calculated based on water at 20°C (multiply by "K"). . . . . Oven-Dried Samples (ASTM Method A) Sample dried to constant mass (AASHTO: or at least 12 hours) in oven at 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . .3. T136) Capacity 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 mm). . .50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 . molds (4-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 mm). . .) D559 and D560 only: Sector face rammer should not be used unless previous tests on similar materials show similar results using circular face rammer. maintains -23°C (-10°F) or lower? . . . . .) thick felt pads. . . . . . . . . . AND T136/D560: 1. . . . . . . . Wire scratch brush. . . . . . . . . . . diameter). . . (b) (T135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR T136/D560 ONLY: Freezing cabinet. . . . . Oven. . . . . . .3 kg). . . . . . . . . . . maintains 71±3°C (160±5°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Rammer must have diameter of 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butcher knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moist room. . . . . . . . . . . .25 mm) [ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . D558 only: Area must be 3. . . . . and oven conform to requirements of T99 (ASTM D698)? . . . . . . .? . . . . . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . Absorptive pads. . . .306. .995 . . .008 in. . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . 6. . . Sample extruder (not required for split-type molds)? .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . .50 kg). . . . . six-pronged ice pick or similar apparatus? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pans and carriers. . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . mounted on 7 1/2 in. Sieves: 75 mm (3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 g? . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . straightedges. . . . . . . T135/D559. . . . . (T134. blotters. (0. . . . . (50. . . . . . . . . (c) Capacity at least 1000 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring device. .2. . . . . . . .0±1/16 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 . . . . . . . . . . .80± 0. . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . .5 kg. . . . .2037 mm2). . . . . . . . . . . 3. .005 kg)? . . . . . . . . . . . Base of mold does not have planeness requirements. . . ASTM only: Straightedge must be 12 in. . . . . . . . approximately 10 in. . etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mass of 5. . . Rammers. . . . . . . . . Graduate. . . . . . . . T135 and T136 area as listed in T99 worksheets. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . (305 mm) long and must have one beveled edge. . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 mm (3/4 in.25 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T134)____ (ASTM D558)____ WETTING-AND-DRYING TEST OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T135)____ (ASTM D559)____ FREEZING-AND-THAWING TESTS OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T136)____ (ASTM D560)____ APPARATUS FOR T134/D558. . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ FOR T135/D559 ONLY: Water bath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 lb (2. . . . D559. . (b) 100% relative humidity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) If covered container. . . . or covered container: (a) Maintains 21±1. and drop height of 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . (50 mm) deep? . . . . for handling materials and test specimens? . . . . . . . .4 mm (1/4 in. . for trimming top of specimens? . . . . . . . . . . (303. . . T135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (191 x 64 mm) hardwood block? . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR T135/D559 AND T136/D560 ONLY: 1. . . . . .157 in2 (2016 . . . . flat round pan about 12 in. . . .21 mm). . . . .2 mm]? . . . . sensitive to 0. . . . . . . . . 4. . mixing tools. 250 mL capacity? . T136) Radius of sector-face rammer must be 2. . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250 mm) long.) and 4.). . . . . . . . . . sensitive to 0. . . . . . Scarifier.48 . . . . . . . . . . . Container. . .7°C (70±3°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . moisture containers. . . .005 kg? . . . 3. suitable tank for submerging compacted specimens? . . . . . . . . .01 lb (0. .000±0. . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . how is temperature maintained constant? _____________________ (d) Evidence of high humidity in covered container? . . . . . . . . . . . . Balances: (a) (T134/D558. . . . . regardless of thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D560) Capacity at least 25 lb (11.005 in. . . . . . (50. . . . . . . . . 4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (T134/D558. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Notes: (a) (b) (c) (d) 2. . . . . . . . x 2 1/2 in. .2. . . . (305 mm) in diameter and 2 in. . . . . . sensitive to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layer of mixture placed in mold (with collar attached)? . . . . . . . 4 material in original sample? . . 4 Sieve): If damp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate samples of minus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . .0-mm). . . . . . . . . . . Process continued until wet unit mass either decreases or stabilizes? . . . . (c) Mixture pulverized to passing No. . . . . . moisture content plotted on abscissa and points connected with curve? . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percentage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . 4) material selected 8. . . . . . . . 3/4-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method B only: During trimming. . . . . . . . (19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . Mold and contents weighed? . . . . . Mass of specimen and mold minus mass of mold multiplied by 30 (or divided by 942. . . . . . Moisture samples dried in oven at 230±9°F (110±5°C) for at least 12 hours or to constant mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . 4 size and remixed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collar removed and soil trimmed to top of mold with knife and straightedge? . . . . . . . . . 5. 4 (4. . . . . . . . . . . . particles extending above top of mold removed and holes replaced with finer material? . . . . . . . . .95)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. plus No. . . . Material retained on 3-in. . . . . . by oven-dry mass. . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture content at peak of curve taken as optimum moisture content? . . (75-mm). . . . . . . . Sample weighs at least 100 g (Method A) or at least 500 g (Method B)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . 19. . . . Sample sieved over 3-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sieve discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . (a) Mixture compacted in required container to depth of about 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 material saturated in water and saturated surface dry condition obtained? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . Percentage. . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retained on 3/4-in. . . . . . . . . . . Sample passing No. . 14. . or Water added to increase water content by 1 or 2%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieve): If damp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (Method A) or 3/4 in. 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sample Preparation (Material Passing No. . . . . . . . . . by oven-dry mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry unit mass at optimum moisture content reported as maximum density? . . Sample compacted in three equal layers. . . . . 23. . . . . . . . 4 and saturated surface dry (minus 3/4 in. Separate and new sample used for each point? . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method B only: Saturated surface dry material added to soil-cement mixture and mixed thoroughly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so that total sample will weigh approximately 11 lb (4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . Soil removed from mold and sliced vertically through center? . . . . . . . . . . water added for 4 to 6% less than estimated optimum moisture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 soil for Method B)? . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . (50 mm)? . . . . . . . 4 sieves? . . 4 (4.26 MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONS OF SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T134)____ (ASTM D558)____ PROCEDURE Method A . . When needed. . . . . . . . . Method B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . 4 sieve (aggregate separated out) pulverized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Compacted mixture covered and allowed to stand 5 to 10 minutes? . . Moisture sample removed from full height of one cut face and weighed immediately? . Steps 6 through 18 repeated for each increment of water added? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. . . . . . .99 kg) or more? . . . . . 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and No. . . . . . . . . . . . .7 kg) or more? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on No. . . 4 sieve weighs approximately 6 lb (2. . . .Sample Preparation (Material Passing 3/4 in. . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil and cement mixed thoroughly to uniform color? . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Method B) size and added to remainder of original test sample? . . . . . . . If soil is heavy clay material: 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit mass plotted on ordinate. . . . 8. . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 25 blows per layer? . . . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . Required amount of cement conforming to M85 or M240 (ASTM C150 or C595) added to soil (added to minus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mold on rigid and stable foundation? . . . . . . Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . Moisture content and oven-dry unit mass determined for each sample? . . 4 material is same as percentage of minus 3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remainder of material from mold broken up to about passing No. . . . . 4 sieves determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen removed from mold and oven-dry density calculated in kg/m3 (lb/ft )) [ASTM: g/cm3]? . . . . . . . . . 1 weighed and measured after 7-day storage period? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collar removed and soil trimmed to top of mold with knife and straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: All height and diameter measurements should be taken at same points on specimen at all times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 4 strokes applied on each end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During compaction. . . . . . . . . . . . moisture samples? . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarification forms grooves at right angles to each other. . . .3 N (3 lb)? . . . .Sample Preparation (Material Passing No. . . . . Strokes applied to full height and width of specimens with force of approximately 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (AASHTO only: blotted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 24 through 30 repeated for 12 cycles? . . . . . . . . . . . Sample compacted in three equal layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 may be discontinued prior to 12 cycles if measurements become inaccurate due to soilcement loss. . . . . 18. . . . . . . . (50 mm)? . . . . . If soil is heavy clay material: 7. . 1 determined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . .4 mm (1/4 in. . . . . . . . . 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . weighed. . . . . . . .) wide. . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . 4 size and remixed? . . . . . 24. . . . . . . . . and % moisture and oven-dry density determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . calculated? . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . Note: One specimen (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . (3. . . . Other specimen (No. 22. This specimen identified as No. . .2 mm)] deep. . . . (110 ± 5°C) for at least 12 hours or to constant weight)? . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. . . . . . . .4 mm (1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of specimen No. . . . . . AASHTO: Specimens dried according to T265 and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0. . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . Layer of mixture placed in mold (with collar attached)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23. . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sieve): If damp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Compacted mixture covered and allowed to stand 5 to 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional) is made for research work and for testing unusual soils. . . (c) Mixture pulverized to about passing No. . . .Standard) is required for routine testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26. . . 2 given 2 firm strokes on all areas with wire brush? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required amount of cement conforming to M85 or M240 (ASTM C150 or C595) added to soil? . . . . . . . . . . . 4. .) apart? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . Specimen No. . . . . . and 6. . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Mixture compacted in required container to depth of about 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil and cement mixed thoroughly to uniform color? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimens submerged in water at room temperature for 5 hours? . .20 strokes cover sides of specimen twice. . . . 13. . . Water added to optimum water content at time of compaction and mixed thoroughly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 25 blows per layer? . . . . . 29. . . . . . . 1 weighed and measured? . . . Note: Specimen No. . . . . . . . 31. . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . Moisture content sample weighed and dried according to T265 (ASTM: dried in oven at 230 ± 9°F 14. . . . . . . . Average diameter and height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tops of first and second layers scarified before placing and compacting next layers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approximately 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: 1/8 in. . . 28. COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . ASTM: Specimens dried to constant weight at 230°F (110°C) and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . 1 and used for data on moisture and volume changes? . 4 (4. Specimens placed on carriers in moist room and protected from free water for 7 days? . . . . . . . . . . . Both specimens placed in oven at 71±3°C (160±5°F) for 42 hours and removed? . . . . representative sample weighing at least 100 g taken from uncompacted material? . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . 6. . . This specimen identified as No. . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 and used for data on soil-cement losses during test? . . . . . and measured? . . Sufficient quantity of soil selected to provide two (optional) compacted specimens and required 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm) sieve? . . . . . and volume 21. . . . . . . . . . .25 mm). . . . . . . . . . Mold on rigid and stable foundation? . . . . . . . . . . . to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 WETTING-AND-DRYING TEST OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T135)____ (ASTM D559)____ PROCEDURE Method A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mold and contents weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. 9. . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 in. Second specimen formed immediately as above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 material saturated in water and saturated surface-dry condition obtained? . . . . 4 material is same as percentage of minus 3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . except moisture sample weighs at least 500 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before compacting each layer. . During trimming. . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA.) Method B . . . . . . (75-mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample sieved over 3-in. . 4 material)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sieve discarded? . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside of mold spaded with butcher knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . by oven-dry mass. . . Steps 16 through 32 of Method A followed? . . . . . . . . and No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations performed using book equations? . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 in. . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. of minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 sieves determined? . . . . . . . . Material retained on 3-in. . . . . . . . 4 sieves? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so that total sample will be enough to provide two (See first Note on previous page) compacted specimens and required moisture samples? . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . Sample compacted and trimmed according to Steps 8 through 15 of Method A. .Sample Preparation (Material Passing 3/4 in. . . 4 sieve (aggregate separated out) pulverized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.) (T135)____ (ASTM D559)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . retained on 3/4-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate samples of minus No. Material retained on No. . . 4 (4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculations 1. . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . Minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and saturated surface-dry (minus 3/4 in. . Percentage. sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) material selected 8. . . Sieve): If damp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . .0-mm). . . 14. . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . particles extending above top of mold removed and holes replaced with finer material? .75-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by oven-dry mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 material in original sample? . . . . . . . . 3. Saturated surface-dry aggregate added to mixture and mixed thoroughly? . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 4 though 7 of Method A followed (water added to -No. . . . . 12. . . . . . .28 WETTING-AND-DRYING TEST OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . Percentage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample compacted in three equal layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . (19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so that total sample will be enough to provide two (See first Note on this page) compacted specimens and required moisture samples? . . Specimens placed on carriers in moist room and protected from free water for 7 days? . . . and volume calculated? . . . and No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm) sieve? . . . . Second specimen formed immediately as above. . . . . and % moisture and oven-dry density determined? . . . . . Sample sieved over 3-in. . . . . . . . . (b) Compacted mixture covered and allowed to stand 5 to 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . with 25 blows per layer? . . . . Minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (4. . . . . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . 20. 15. . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . .Optional) is made for research work and for testing unusual soils. . 10. . . . .29 FREEZING-AND-THAWING TESTS OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (T136)____ (ASTM D560)____ PROCEDURE Method A . . . . . . . . . . . . Average diameter and height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tops of first and second layers scarified before placing and compacting next layers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . Moisture content sample weighed and dried according to T265 (ASTM: dried in oven at 230±9°F (110±5°C) for at least 12 hours or to constant weight)? . . Layer of mixture placed in mold (with collar attached)? . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4-in. . . . . . . . . . .) wide. . . . . . . Collar removed and soil trimmed to top of mold with knife and straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 determined. . . . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . (a) Mixture compacted in required container to depth of about 2 in. . . . . . . . 4. . . . During compaction. . . . . . . . 12. . 1 . . . . . . . . 4 material in original sample? . . . . . . .Sample Preparation (Material Passing 3/4 in. This specimen identified as No. . . 18. . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . (c) Mixture pulverized to about passing No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) deep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 4 though 7 of Method A followed (water added to -No. . . . . . . . . . . .0-mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarification forms grooves at right angles to each other. . . . Percentage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . moisture samples? . . . . . . . Material retained on 3-in. . . . . . . 4 and saturated surface-dry (minus 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . and 6 mm (1/4 in. . . . . . . (50 mm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen removed from mold and oven-dry density calculated in kg/m3 (lb/ft 3) [ASTM: g/cm3]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required amount of cement conforming to M85 or M240 (ASTM C150 or C595) added to soil? . . . . . 10. . . . . .75-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sufficient quantity of soil selected to provide two (optional) compacted specimens and required 3. . . . Mold and contents weighed? . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . 4 material)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) apart? . . . . 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . .75-mm) sieves? . . . . . . . . 4 material is same as percentage of minus 3 in. . . . 4 sieve (aggregate separated out) pulverized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 mm (0. . . . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approximately 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . 6.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . to 0. . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . (75-mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . Material retained on No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by oven-dry mass. . . . . . . . . . Water added to optimum water content at time of compaction and mixed thoroughly? . . . not exceeding 140°F (60°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil and cement mixed thoroughly to uniform color? . . . . . . . . . . Mold on rigid and stable foundation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sample Preparation (Material Passing No. . . This specimen identified as No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and sieved over No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Standard) is required for routine testing. . . . . sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other specimen (No. .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . retained on 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . by oven-dry mass. . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . . . Note: All height and diameter measurements should be taken at same points on specimen at all times. . . . . . Separate samples of minus No. . . . . 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of specimen No. . . . . . . .01 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . plus No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 and used for data on moisture and volume changes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . representative sample weighing at least 100 g taken from uncompacted material? . . . . 1 weighed and measured after 7-day storage period? . . . . . . . . If soil is heavy clay material: 7. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (4. . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .). . 4 size and remixed? . 4 Sieve): If damp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . 1. 14. . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 and used for data on soil-cement losses during test? . . . . Method B . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 sieves determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieve): 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: One specimen (No. . . . . . . 4 material saturated in water and saturated surface dry condition obtained? . . . . . . sieve discarded? . . . Percentage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (4. . . . of minus 3/4 in. . If damp. . . . . . . . . . 4) material selected 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 given 2 firm strokes on all areas with wire brush? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimens turned over end for end before they are replaced on water-saturated pads? . . 1 may be discontinued prior to 12 cycles if measurements become inaccurate due to soil-cement loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . particles extending above top of mold removed and holes replaced with finer material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . Free water made available to absorptive pads under specimens during thawing? . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturated surface-dry aggregate added to mixture and mixed thoroughly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Specimen No. . and 4 strokes applied on each end? . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 11. . . After brushing. . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 1 through 10 repeated for 12 cycles? . . . Procedure After storage in moist room. . . . . water-saturated absorptive pads placed between specimens and carriers? . .30 FREEZING-AND-THAWING TESTS OF COMPACTED SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES (CONT. . . Steps 16 through 23 of Method A followed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . ASTM: Specimens dried to constant weight at 230°F (110°C) and weighed? . . . . . . Assembly placed in moist room or covered container for 23 hours and removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . is inside of mold spaded with butcher knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 strokes cover sides of specimen twice. . 11. . . . . Strokes applied to full height and width of specimens with force of approximately 13. . . except moisture sample weighs at least 500 g? . . . . . . . . Before compacting each layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 weighed and measured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . 2. . . . . . . . . . Sample compacted and trimmed according to Steps 8 through 15 of Method A. . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: Specimens dried according to T265 and weighed? . Assembly placed in freezing cabinet at no warmer than -23°C (-100°F) for 24 hours and removed? . Calculations performed using book equations? . . . . . . .) (T136)____ (ASTM D560)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . 15. . . . . . 1 weighed and measured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During trimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculations 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 N (3 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rubber-covered muller? . . . . or ____ ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) AASHTO only: Canvas quartering cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . Suitable containers. . . . . . . . . . ____ or 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) in diameter by 75 mm (3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) AASHTO only: Other device that breaks up aggregations of particles without reducing grain size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Filter candles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mm (12 in. .00 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . . . 4)? 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 10)? 425-:m (No. . . . . .1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Sample splitter (One of the following): (a) Sample splitter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40)? ____ ____ Pulverizing apparatus (One of the following): (a) Mortar and rubber-covered pestle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prevent moisture loss during storage of moist samples? . . . . . . . . . Filter funnels or candles (Optional): (a) Buchner funnels 254 mm (10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . Sieves: AASHTO only: 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or or 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance: AASHTO: Meets M231? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . .) in diameter and filter paper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) AASHTO only: Mechanical device consisting of power-driven. . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven. . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Sensitive to 0. . . Pans. . . . .0 mm (3/4 in. . . . . .31 WET PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES FOR TEST (T146)____ (ASTM D2217)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . .) deep? . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? AASHTO only: 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Dried soil pulverized and combined with -No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . 40 (0. . . . . . . . Material retained on No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portion of soaked sample. . . . . estimated to contain sufficient particles passing the 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 kg (1 lb). . . 40 * material thoroughly mixed and sample selected (ASTM: by splitting or quartering) for required tests? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the sieve? . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . .00-mm) sieve for Particle Size Analysis or No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan containing wash water set aside for several hours until water above soil is clear. . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . 6. 7. over No. . . . 40 sieve may be used without first washing on the No. . . . . . . . . . . If applicable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material passing No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 * after this sieving added to the -No. . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . 40 * set aside for mechanical analysis of coarse material? . . . . . . . . . . . . Any lumps retained on sieve broken between thumb and fingers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . Sample separated on 425-:m (No. . . . Empty No. . . . 15. . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . representative portion selected and dried at 110±5°C (230±9°F) for moisture content determination? . . . . . . .32 WET PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES FOR TEST (T146)____ (ASTM D2217)____ PROCEDURE Method A (AASHTO and ASTM) Field sample dried in air or drying apparatus. . 40) * sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washed material retained on sieve transferred to clean pan before placing another increment of soaked material on 12. . . . . . Wash water (AASHTO only: and soil) filtered on Buchner funnels fitted with filter paper (AASHTO: or vacuum applied to speed filtering). . 3. . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 *? . . . . . . 40 * sieve placed in bottom of a clean pan and liquid from soaked sample poured onto it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method B (AASHTO and ASTM) ASTM: For Determination of Soil Constants 1. . . . . . . . 40 * material obtained in Step 5 and Step 15? . 40 * sieve (after all washings) dried (ASTM: at 230±9°F) and then sieved 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and soil on filter paper removed and combined with sediment remaining in pan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 * sieve and stirred by hand while sieve is agitated up and down? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. . . . . . . . . . . . This portion soaked in water until aggregations become soft? . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 sieve. . . . . . . . . . Any material passing No. . . . . . . . . Material retained on No. . . . . . AASHTO only: For rapid mechanical analysis results based on dry mass of original material. . . . . . . . . Additional water added to bring water level in pan approximately 13 mm (½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . then clear water decanted or siphoned (or ASTM only: pipetted) off? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieve held above water in pan and material retained on sieve washed with small amount of clean water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 60°C (140°F)? . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . 40) sieve to make tests for determination of soil constants? . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . test sample for Particle Size Analysis weighed and recorded as total sample mass uncorrected for hygroscopic moisture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps 9 through 12 repeated until entire soaked sample has been washed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and allowed to soak (AASHTO: for 2 to 24 hours) until aggregations have become soft and broken down? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample pulverized and representative sample selected by splitting or quartering? . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . covered with water. . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . not exceeding 0. . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on No. . . . . . 40 * set aside? . . . . Soil remaining in pan dried at temperature not exceeding 60°C (140°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Samples obviously containing only particles passing the No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samples shipped from field to lab in sealed containers and contain natural moisture? . . . 40 * placed in pan. . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 (2. . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ * ASTM Note: Sample separated on No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 * material set aside in Step 5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Representative portion of moist sample selected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All -No. . . . 20. .425-mm) sieve for Soil Constants and that sieve used throughout Method A. . . placed in water on No. . . . . . . . . .) above sieve mesh? . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . weighed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or by use of filter candles? . . . . . . ____ Note: Samples obviously containing only particles passing the No. . . . . . . .00 mm) material for silty and clayey soil. . . . . . . . . . 7. . ____ If evaporation is used. . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . covered with water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 particles. . . . . . . . or siphoned off? . . . . . . 40 sieve). . . . . ____ Auxiliary sample used to determine water content at 230±9°F (110±5°C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO only: with soaked material transferred to sieve in workable increments)? . . . . . . . . . . . Samples shipped from field to lab in sealed containers and contain natural moisture? . . 10 (2. . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated samples cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . .33 WET PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES FOR TEST (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . 10. . 40 material reduced until material reaches a putty-like consistency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or boiling? . . . . . . . . . . or 8. . . . filtering on Buchner funnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ If volume of wash water and soil is too large for use in sedimentation procedure of D422. . . . . . . . . .) 5. . . . . representative sample estimated to contain required amounts of particles both passing and not passing the No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . Moisture content of -No. . . . . . . 10 sieve)? . . . . . . . . . . 10 sieve may be used without first washin g on the No. . and retained for Particle Size Analysis? . . . . . . . . . . 10 sieve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan containing washings set aside for several hours or until water above particles is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Washed material retained on No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ For samples containing +No. . . . 12. . . ____ Material retained on No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 selected and weighed? . . . . . . . . pipetted.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Method B ASTM only: For Particle-Size Analysis 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture reduced by one of the following: air-drying. . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . estimated to contain 50 g of -No. . . 5. . . Clear water decanted. . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oven drying at temperature not exceeding 110°C (230°F). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slurry occasionally stirred and heated soil cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 100 g for sandy soil? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . Steps 7 through 13 of Method A followed (using No. . . . . . . . . . ____ Representative portion of moist sample selected and weighed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . oven drying at temperature not exceeding 230°F (110°C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 sieve (after all washings) dried in oven at 230±9°F (110±5°C). . . . . . boiling. . . . . . . for use in D422? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and allowed to soak until aggregations have become soft and broken down? . . . . . excess water evaporated by one of the following: air-drying. . . . Prepared sample protected in moisture-tight container from further drying until all required tests are performed? . . . . Steps 7 through 13 of Method A followed (using No. . . . . 10 placed in pan. . . Sample stirred often during evaporation and cooling? .) (T146)____ (ASTM D2217)____ PROCEDURE (C0NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . but not below natural moisture content? . . . . . . . Most water removed by filtering on Buchner funnels fitted with filter paper or by using filter candles and moist soil removed from filter paper or filter candles and combined with sediment remaining in pan? . . . 6. . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . Tin measure: (a) Diameter approximately 57 mm (2 1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 mm diameter) drilled in two places on end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: Older (1969) model of weighted foot assembly with guide cap that fits over upper end of graduated cylinder is acceptable. . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . readable in minutes and seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Guide fixed to shaft? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . .34 PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (T176)____ (ASTM D2419)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? Graduations at: 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . Note if mechanical shaker is not presented informational note only. . ** Apparatus continued on next page. . . . . . Shaker: ____ Mechanical ____ Manual (a) Securely fastened to firm and level surface? . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . (e) AASHTO only: Handle for irrigation tube (optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide-mouth funnel?: . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Pinched end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock or watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irrigator tube: (a) Outside diameter 6. . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Capacity of 85±5 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Length approximately 510 mm (20 in. . . . . . . . . Satisfactory siphon assembly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5±0. . . . .1 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 mm (1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (a) AASHTO only: Diameter approximately 100 mm (4 in. . . . . Weighted foot assembly: (a) Weighs 1000±5 g? . . . . . . 60 holes (1. . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 in)? Inside height: 430 mm (17 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . .54 mm (0. . . . . . . . . .)? Inside diameter: 31. .) at the mouth? . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduated plastic cylinders: Outside diameter: 38. . . . . ____ Note (AASHTO only): Mechanical shaker required for referee testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? Rubber stopper? 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 mm (1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) AASHTO only: Solution discarded if more than 30 days old? . diluted to 4L (1 gallon) with distilled or demineralized water? . . . or kathon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 lb) A. . . . . for mixing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . (d) Solution is free of fungus? . . . . provided the storage time of the stock solution is not sufficient to promote fungi growth. . . . . .35 PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (CONT. glutaraldehyde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 11. . . . . . . . . . . diluted to 4L (1 gallon) with distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working calcium chloride solution: (a) One measuring tin full (85±5 mL) of stock calcium chloride solution diluted to 4 L (1 gallon) with water? . . 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin. .) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) 577 g (1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Solution may be stored in larger glass or plastic vat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T176)____ (ASTM D2419)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 63 g (53 mL) kathon CG/ICP. . . . . . . . .C. . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . .S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grade calcium chloride dihydrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 lb) A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: 36 and 45 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and fresh solution not added to old solution (Sections 6. . . . diluted to 4L (1 gallon) with distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . or or Stock calcium chloride solution (One of the following): (a) 454 g (1 lb) technical grade anhydrous calcium chloride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 15. . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . provided the liquid level is maintained between 915 to 1170 mm (36 and 46 in. Straightedge or spatula (AASHTO only)? . . . . . 4) sieve (ASTM only)? . . . Quartering or splitting cloth (AASHTO only)? . . . . . . . . . . . .5-pentanedial (glutaraldehyde) (50% solution in water). . . . . . . . . (91 to 114 cm)] above work surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8)? . . . . . Work surface free of vibration and not exposed to direct sunlight? . . ____ 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Stored in 4 L (1 gallon) bottle on shelf 915±25 mm (ASTM: 91±3 cm) [36±1 in. . . . . . . . . . 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin. . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] above work surface? . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . (c) Temperature of solution is 22±3°C (72±5°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . Flat pan (ASTM only). . grade calcium chloride dihydrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 47 g (45 mL) formaldehyde (40% by volume solution).6 to 6. . . . . . . . . ____ Note: Stock solution may be made without using any biocide (formaldehyde. . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . ASTM only: Solution discarded if no more than 2 weeks old. . . . . . . ____ (b) 577 g (1. . . . . . . . . . . and 59 g (53 mL) 1. AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 36 PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (T176)____ (ASTM D2419)____ PROCEDURE Sample Preparation AASHTO only: Sample pulverized and passed through 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. All fines cleaned from +No. 4 particles and included with -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Sample split or quartered to yield slightly more than four 85-mL (3-oz.) tins of -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Note: If necessary, material may be dampened before splitting or quartering to avoid segregation or loss of fines. ASTM only: 1. Sample mixed and reduced according to C702 (splitting or quartering)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample sieved on No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve until not more than one weight percent of residue passes the 2. sieve during one minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any +No. 4 lumps pulverized to pass No. 4 sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 4. All fines cleaned from +No. 4 particles and included with -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample is at least 1500 g of -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Method 1 - Air Dry AASHTO only: 1. Enough -No. 4 material split or quartered to fill the 85-mL (3-oz) tin slightly rounded above brim? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While filling, bottom edge of tin tapped on hard surface to consolidate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Tin struck off level full with spatula or straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. If using referee method (mechanical shaker), sample dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F) and cooled to 4. room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only (Procedure A): 1. If necessary, material dampened to avoid segregation or loss of fines during splitting or quartering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring tin filled four times by dipping from sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 3. Each time a measure full is dipped, bottom edge tapped on hard surface at least four times to consolidate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Measure level full or slightly rounded above the brim? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount of material in four measures determined by weight or by volume, using plastic cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. 6. This material returned to sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample quartered or split according to C702 to obtain the predetermined weight or volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. 8. Sample split or quartered two more times to obtain specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each specimen dried at 230±9°F (110±5°C) and cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Method 2 - Pre-Wet (AASHTO and ASTM Procedure B) ASTM only: Material dampened sufficiently to prevent segregation or loss of fines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 2. ASTM only: 1000 to 1500 g of material split or quartered out? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. ASTM only: Material mixed thoroughly with hand trowel in circular pan by scooping toward middle of pan while rotating it horizontally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. ASTM only: Mixing continued for at least one minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture condition checked by tightly squeezing small portion in palm of hand, forming a cast? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Sample at proper water content (cast permits careful handling without breaking)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. (a) If too dry (cast crumbles easily), water added and remixed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) If too wet (shows free water), sample drained and air dried, mixing frequently? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If either (a) or (b) above occurred, sample placed in pan, covered with lid or damp cloth (not touching 7. sample), and allowed to stand for at least 15 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 37 PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (CONT.) (T176)____ (ASTM D2419)____ PROCEDURE (CONT.) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. AASHTO: Sample placed on splitting cloth and mixed by alternately lifting each corner of cloth and pulling it over sample toward diagonally opposite corner, causing material to be rolled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: Sample remixed for 1 minute after minimum curing time, without water, and formed into a cone with a trowel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: When material appears to be homogeneous, mixing finished with sample in a pile near center of cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tin measure pushed through base of pile with free hand against pile opposite the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material fills tin to overflowing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material compacted into tin with palm of hand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tin struck off level full with spatula or straightedge (ASTM: with trowel)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: If using referee method (mechanical shaker), sample dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F) and cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 101.6±2.5 mm (4±0.1 in.) of working calcium chloride solution siphoned into plastic cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. Prepared sample poured from measuring tin into cylinder, using funnel to avoid spillage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Bottom of cylinder tapped sharply on heel of hand several times to release air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Wetted sample allowed to stand undisturbed for 10±1 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Stopper placed in cylinder and material loosened from bottom by shaking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Mechanical Shaker Method (Referee Method): 6. (a) Stoppered cylinder placed in mechanical shaker and timer set? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Cylinder and contents shaken for 45±1 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Shaker Method (a) Stoppered cylinder secured in hand shaker and stroke counter reset to zero? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Fingertips pushed against right hand spring steel strap, and smooth oscillating motion maintained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Tip of pointer reverses direction within marker limits? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Shaking action continued for 100 strokes in 45±5 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Hand Method (a) Cylinder held in horizontal position and shaken vigorously in horizontal linear motion from end to end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Cylinder shaken 90 cycles (one cycle is a complete back and forth motion) in approximately 30 seconds, using throw of 229±25 mm (9±1 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Following shaking, cylinder set upright on work table and stopper removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irrigator tube inserted in cylinder and material rinsed from cylinder walls as irrigator is lowered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irrigator forced through material to bottom of cylinder by gentle stabbing and twisting action while solution flows from tip? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stabbing and twisting motion applied until cylinder filled to 381-mm (15-in.) [ASTM: 38.0-cm] mark? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irrigator raised slowly without shutting off flow so liquid level is maintained at about 15 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final level adjusted to 15 in. before irrigator is removed from cylinder (AASHTO only: between top 2 graduations, but not above the 381-mm level)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cylinder and contents allowed to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes±15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timing started immediately after withdrawal of irrigator? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 38 PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (CONT.) (T176)____ (ASTM D2419)____ PROCEDURE (CONT.) 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. After sedimentation, level at top of clay suspension (clay reading) recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If no clear line of demarcation, sample allowed to stand undisturbed until clay reading can be obtained, and total sedimentation time recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If sedimentation time exceeds 30 minutes, test rerun using 3 individual samples of same material, and clay reading requiring shortest sedimentation time recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted foot assembly gently lowered into cylinder, without hitting mouth of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When foot comes to rest on sand, assembly tipped toward cylinder graduations until indicator touches cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 mm (10 in.) subtracted from level indicated by extreme top edge of indicator, and this value recorded as sand reading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If clay/sand readings fall between 2.5-mm (0.1-in.) graduations, is level of higher graduation recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculations 1. Sand equivalent calculated to 0.1 using following equation:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Sand Reading X 100 Clay Reading 2. If sand equivalent is not a whole number, reported as next higher whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. If desired to average sand equivalent values, and average is not a whole number, reported as next higher whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL - 39 RESISTANCE R-VALUE AND EXPANSION PRESSURE OF COMPACTED SOILS (T190)____ (ASTM D2844)____ APPARATUS Kneading compactor: (a) Tamper foot, radius of 50.80±0.05 mm (2.00±0.002 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Capable of average pressure of 2413 (ASTM: 2410)±110 kPa (350±16 psi) to tamper foot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Equipped with counter or timer for measuring number of tamps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Mold holder, rotates equally between tamps and firmly restrains mold during compaction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) Holder base is metal plate 100.8 mm (3 31/32 in.) in diameter and 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (f) Rubber disk 100.0 mm (3 15/16 in.) in diameter and 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) high cemented to holder base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (g) Equipped with trough for feeding sample to mold in 20 increments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compression testing machine, minimum capacity of 45 kN (10,000 lbf)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molds: 1. 2. 3. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Inside diameter: 101.55 - 101.65 mm (3.998 - 4.002 in.)? Height: 126.80 - 127.20 mm (4.992 - 5.008 in.)? Inside surface roughened? 4. 5. 6. or 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Rubber disks: (a) Diameter 100 mm (3 15/16 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) 3 mm (1/8 in.) thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal follower: (a) Solid-walled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Height 127 mm (5 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Outside diameter 100.20 - 100.46 mm (3.945 - 3.955 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exudation device: (a) Similar to Figure 4, equipped with outer lights? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) (AASHTO only) Similar to Figure 5, equipped with mirror? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phospher bronze disk: (a) Diameter 100.8 mm (3 31/32 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Perforated around outer edge with forty-two 4.0-mm (5/32 in.) holes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filter paper: (a) Smooth surface, 100 mm in diameter, .15 mm (0.006 in.) thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Creped surface, 110 mm in diameter, .15 mm (0.006 in.) thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expansion-pressure devices: (a) Calibrated spring steel bars? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Specimen height measuring device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Perforated disc and stem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expansion pressure calibration equipment, suitable hanger and weight for steel spring bar calibration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deflection gage, with 0.002 mm (0.0001 in.) divisions, and an allen wrench? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stabilometer, with accessories? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard metal specimen: (a) Outside diameter 101.60 mm (4 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Height 152.4 mm (ASTM: 152.2 mm) (6 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamping rod, metal rod, 38 to 51 mm (1.5 to 2.5 in.) [ASTM: 38 mm (1.5 in.)] in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance: AASHTO: Class G5, having sufficient capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: 5000-g capacity, accurate to 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieves, 25.0 mm (1 in.), 19.0 mm (3/4 in.), and 4.75 mm (No. 4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous equipment: (a) Mixing pans, spoons, and spatulas? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Gallon cans with close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . present to produce saturation? . . . . Loading does not exceed 5516 kPa (ASTM: 5520 kPa) [800 psi]? . . . . . . .6 mm (4 in. . . . . . . Compactor foot pressure set at 1724±172 kPa (ASTM: 1720±170 kPa) [250±25 psi]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mold placed in mold holder approximately 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . 6. . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 to 2. . . . . . . . 13. .) sieve used? . . Mold inverted and placed on exudation device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . which brackets the 2068 kPa (ASTM: 2070 kPa) [300 psi] value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First sample is pilot specimen to assist in determining final amount of water required? . . . . . . . . . . . .0-mm (3/4-in. . . . loosened and shim removed)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . that part of sample passing 25. . . . . . . ____ (b) If less than 75% passes 19. . . . . . . . . . so that filter paper is on bottom? . . . . . . . . . . Soil leveled with 10 additional tamps? . . . . .) are acceptable. . . . .0-mm sieve used? . . . . 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-mm (1-in. . . . . . . . . . . Enough material weighed out to fabricate compacted sample 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Compaction stopped at any time before 100 tamps if water appears around bottom of mold? . . . . . . . samples mixed with final amount of water to produce saturation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water exuded from soil at 2068 kPa (ASTM: 2070 kPa) [300 psi]. . . . . 16. . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . 100 additional tamps applied with foot pressure of 2413 kPa (ASTM: 2410 kPa) [350 psi]? . . . . .) in diameter by 63. . . . (2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When material is retained on 19. . . Just prior to compaction. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) sieve: 2. . At least two more specimens molded with different amounts of water so range of exudation pressures 21. . Loading stopped and exudation pressure recorded when either 5 of 6 outer lights on device are lighted or when 3 outer lights are lighted and free water is visible around bottom of mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 to 68. . . . . . . Mold removed and tamped surface leveled by hand tamping with tamping rod? . . . . . . . . .) of soil in trough fed into mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as evidence that enough moisture is 18. . . . . . . . on mold holder)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phosphor-bronze disk placed on tamped surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . ____ Specimen Preparation Four 1200 g samples mixed with amount of water estimated to equal 1/2 to 2/3 of water required to 1. . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and filter paper placed on disk? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-mm (No. . . (a) When 75% or more passes 19. . . . . . . . if available. .2 mm (3 in. . . Note: Use lower compaction pressures when necessary to limit penetration of ram into soil to not more than 6. . . . . . .6 mm (2. . . . . . . . with one application of ram after each increment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 mm (1/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber disk placed on top of specimen (AASHTO: set screw. . . . . . . . Uniformly increasing pressure applied to soil with compression machine at rate of 8896 N (ASTM: 8900 N) [2000 lbf]/minute? . . . . Samples placed in covered containers and allowed to stand overnight? . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . that part of sample passing 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 RESISTANCE R-VALUE AND EXPANSION PRESSURE OF COMPACTED SOILS (T190)____ (ASTM D2844)____ PROCEDURE Soil Preparation Any coatings removed from coarse aggregate and clay lumps broken to pass 4. . . . 4) sieve? . . . . . . . .) high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-mm sieve. . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Compacted specimen heights of 58. . . . . . .0-mm sieve. . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . from 689 to 5516 kPa (ASTM: 690 to 5520 kPa) [100 to 800 psi] is obtained. . . . . 10. . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . .) from base of holder (AASHTO: by placing shim under mold edge and tightening set screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance of soil fed into mold in 20 equal increments. . . . . .5 mm 5. . . . ____ 1. . . . . . . .7 in. . . . . . . produce saturation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if available. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Resistance-Value Testing Water poured off top of specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . 3. . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water should be added to top and allowed to stand for 15 minutes.5 to 689 kPa (ASTM: 34 to 690 kPa) [5 to 100 psi] recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7. . . . . . . . . reads 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal pressure adjusted to 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . Uniform vertical load applied at rate of 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Follower placed on top of specimen and specimen forced from mold into stabilometer? . . . . Deflection gage positioned on expansion-pressure device and adjusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With standard metal specimen in chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . .229 mm (0. . . .254 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deflection read to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable raised until deflection gage reads zero? . . . If deflection is greater than 0. . . . . . . . .0001 in. . . . . . Vertical load reduced to 4448 N (ASTM: 4450 N) [1000 lbf]? . . . . . . . . . .002 mm (0. . 10. . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: If all water had drained through specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 200 mL water placed in mold and expansion pressure allowed to develop for 16 . . . 1. Stabilometer pump handle turned approximately 2 turns/second and number of turns (using turns-displacement 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expansion pressure calculated by P = k (spring constant) x d (deflection)? . . . . . .) after expansion time? . Vertical load stopped at 8896 N (ASTM: 8900 N) [2000 lbf] and horizontal pressure recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: This will result in further reduction in applied load and should be ignored. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2.05 in. . . . . . . . Perforated disk seated firmly on specimen with pressure applied by fingers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and mold with specimen placed on top of stabilometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hours? . . . . .41 RESISTANCE R-VALUE AND EXPANSION PRESSURE OF COMPACTED SOILS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T190)____ (ASTM D2844)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . Horizontal pressure of 34. . . .)/minute? . . . . . . . . . .) below bottom of upper tapered ring of stabilometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indicator on stabilometer) required to raise horizontal pressure from 34. . . device? . . . . . . . . . . . Creped surface filter paper placed on turntable? . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze nut on stabilometer stage base adjusted so top of stage is 89 mm (3 1/2 in. . . . . . . . Testing machine head lowered until it just engages follower? . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . .05 turns of pump handle increase liquid pressure from 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . air amount in stabilometer cell adjusted so that 2±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . until gage 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .). . expansion-pressure device recalibrated? . . . . . . . Any excess water should then be poured off and test continued. . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0100 in. . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-value calculated using book equation? . . . . . . . . . . .5 kPa (ASTM: 34 kPa) [5 psi] applied to specimen with displacement pump? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Adjustment of Stabilometer 1. .0090 in. . . . . . . . . . . Perforated disk with stem placed on compacted specimen and mold placed in expansion-pressure 4. .) Expansion-Pressure Testing Specimen allowed to rebound in covered mold at least 30 minutes after determining exudation 1. . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pressure? . . . . . . . . . . 2. using allen wrench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 to 689 kPa (ASTM: 34 to 690 kPa) [5 to 100 psi]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 kPa (ASTM: 34 kPa) [5 psi] with displacement pump? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Readable to 0. . . ____ ** Apparatus continued on next page. .6 .001 in. . . . ____ (ASTM) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . .018 in. . . . . . . . . . .23 . . .81 mm)? . . . .025 mm) [0. .178.6. . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . .974 . . .56 kg (total mass of 1 or 2 weights)? Slotted (AASHTO and ASTM) or Split (AASHTO only) Diameter (AASHTO only) 147. . . . . . .)? (ASTM) 5 7/8 . METAL CYLINDRICAL MOLDS: Inside diameter: 151. . . . . . . . .406 . .026 in. . .421 in. . . . . . .31 kg (4. . . . . . (150. .6 mm (1/16 in. . . . . . (61.5 15/16 in. . . .06 mm (5.150. . . . . . . .426 in. . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . .)? Height: 177. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (ASTM) At least 5 15/16 in. . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . .61. . . . . . . . . .)? (AASHTO) 2. . . . . .411 . . .2. .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . 6. . .29 kg each? Note: Lab should have at least one annular weight and several slotted (or AASHTO only: split) weights. . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . .150. . . . . .)? Extension collar approx. . . (b) Tripod to support dial indicator? . . . .153.982 .81 mm)? Center hole approximately 54 mm (2 1/8 in. . Metal spacer disk: (a) Diameter: (AASHTO) 150. ____ (c) AASHTO only: Have 25 mm (1 in. . . . . . . (c) AASHTO only: Tripod arranged to fit mold extension collar? .8 mm (5 7/8±1/16 in. .6 .0 . . . .150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 mm (5 15/16±1/32 in. (149. . . . . .26 mm (6. . . . . . . . . (3) Perforated with 1. . .62 mm (2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as specified in T99 (D698) or T180 (D1557)? . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note (ASTM only): If mechanical rammer is used. .31 kg (4. . . . . . . . . . .) diameter holes? . .5. . SURCHARGE WEIGHTS: Annular Diameter:(AASHTO) 147. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.10 lb) each?* Mass: (ASTM) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 mm (5 7/8±1/16 in. . (ASTM) 5 7/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expansion measuring apparatus: (a) Metal swell plate: (1) Fitted with adjustable stem? . . . .) in diameter? Mass: (AASHTO) 2. .90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . . .25 . . . . . .74 . . . . . .)high? Perforated base plate with (ASTM: at least 28) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . .2.8 mm) (2. . . . . . . . . . . * Note (AASHTO only): If split weights. . ____ (b) Height: (AASHTO) 61.8 mm (5 7/8±1/16 in. . . . . . . (149. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Dial indicators: (a) At least two available? . . . . . . . . . . .23 . .5. . . . . . . . . . . .50 mm(ASTM: at least 50. . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . .150. . . . . . . .0 in.2. .]? . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150. . . . . . . . . . . . .) holes? 2. . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . .90 . . . 5. . . .5 15/16 in. . .6-mm (1/16-in. . .10 lb)? (ASTM) 4. . . . . .61. . . . . (2) Diameter: (AASHTO) 147. . . . . . . . . this is the mass of the pair.151. . . . . .8 mm)? . . . . . . . .50 mm)? . . . .42 THE CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (T193)____ (ASTM D1883)____ APPARATUS 1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . Rammer. . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . .02 mm (ASTM: 0. . . . . .) throw? . . . it must be fitted with circular foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 50 5000 22. . . . . . .3 mm (0. ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . balances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 11. . . . . . . and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . . . disintegration. . . . . . . . . .000 44. . . . . . . . . .) above top of specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ____ (b) At least 102 mm (4 in. . . . . etc. . . Loading device: (a) Manufacturer (if known): _______________________________ (b) Can load at rate of 1. . Moisture containers (AASHTO only): (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Minimum capacity based on following requirements:? . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sieves (ASTM only): 2 in.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . straightedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .5 ASTM only: Equipped with load-indicating device readable to 10 lbf (44 N) or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Maximum Measurable CBR (d) Minimum Load Capacity (lbf) (kN) 20 2500 11. . . . . . . . . . .3 >50 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous: Mixing pans. . . . . .) 7. . . . . . . filter paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) long? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .959 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (a) AASHTO only: Capable of maintaining water level 25 mm (1 in. ____ (c) AASHTO: Capable of applying uniformly increasing load up to a capacity sufficient for the material being tested? . .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal penetration piston: (a) Diameter 49. . . . . . . . . . . .05 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . .50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . .49. . . . . . . . . . .76 mm (1. .) per minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T193)____ (ASTM D1883)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . . . spoons. . . . . . . . . . . . and No. Soaking tank? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4? . . . . . ____ 8. . .43 THE CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CONT. Oven. . . . . . . weighing approximately 11 kg (25 lb). . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . 4. . . . Complete moisture-density relationship developed for 10 and 25 blow per layer compactions. . . . . . . . . . Using 6. . . . . . . . .4-mm (6-in. . . . . . 2. . 4) material from unused sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . If specified unit weight is at or near 100% maximum dry unit weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen compacted according to D698 or D1557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 10 blows per layer is satisfactory. ____ If CBR is desired at optimum water content and some percentage of maximum dry unit weight. . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . the +19. . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: Typically.0 mm material was replaced with an equal amount of -19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 THE CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (T193)____ (ASTM D1883)____ PROCEDURE Sample Preparation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: A previously performed compaction test on same material may be substituted for this compaction test. . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM only: Control compaction test conducted with sufficient number of test specimens to establish optimum water content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. or 1. . . . . . . . Penetration performed on each compacted specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 kg (15 lb) specimens.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .) material. . . . . . . .8 kg (15 lb) each? . . . . . . . . . . For Bearing Ratio at Optimum Water Content AASHTO only: Representative portion of initial sample. COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . according to D698 or D1557 (or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) mold? . . . Three specimens compacted (generally at 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . provided if that sample contained +19. . . that material removed and replaced by equal amount of -19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . optimum water content and maximum dry density determined according to T99 (Method D) or T180 (Method D). . . . . . . .5% of optimum moisture content using different number of blows per layer for each specimen (number of blows per layer varied to bracket unit weights above and below desired value)? . . . . . selected for moisturedensity test? . . . . .8 kg (15 lb) each selected for developing each compaction curve? . . . . . . . . . . and 3 respectively) with densities ranging from 95% (or lower) to 100% (or higher) of maximum dry density? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . from soil prepared to within ±0. . . . If some +19. . . . . . . . . . . . .5% of optimum water content? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire sample used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . except that CBR molds are used and each specimen is penetrated for CBR determination? . . . . 2. . ____ One specimen compacted to maximum dry density at optimum water content determined by T99? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. and 65 blows per layer for specimens 1. . .75 mm (No. . . ____ A. . . . . . . . . . . +4. . .0 mm material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If all material passes 19. . . specimens compacted using 56. see above Note)? . . . . . . . . . . using 152. . . . . optimum water content and maximum dry density determined according to T99 or T180? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Remainder of sample divided to obtain 3 representative portions weighing approx. . . . . . .0 mm. . three specimens compacted from soil to within ±0. . . . . . . . . if CBR at 95% maximum dry unit weight is desired. . . . . . . . . .) sieve. . . . is compactive effort greater than 56 blows per layer included? . . . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Using 11 kg (25 lb) portion. . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample prepared for compaction according to T99 (D698) or T180 (D1557). . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . .0-mm (3/4-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . .0 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and each compacted specimen is penetrated (all compactions performed in CBR molds)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . For Bearing Ratio for Range of Water Content AASHTO only: At least 5 representative portions weighing approximately 6. . ____ B.0 mm. ____ If CBR is desired at 100% maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass of specimen determined (AASHTO optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen removed from tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . allowing free access of water to top and bottom of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . AASHTO: Spacer disk removed? . . . Final dial reading taken and percent swell calculated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Mold and collar weighed to nearest 5 g (0. . . . . . . . . . Surface irregularities patched with small-sized material? . . . . . . . . water poured off top. .01 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . perforated plate (and ASTM only: filter paper) removed after draining? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T193)____ (ASTM D1883)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. 5. . . . . . . . and allowed to drain downward for 15 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swell plate placed on sample in mold? . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Soaking period greater than 4 days may be required for some clays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension collar removed and compacted soil trimmed even with top of mold using straightedge? . . . . Spacer disk placed in mold and filter paper placed on disk? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tripod and dial indicator placed on top of mold and initial reading taken? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen soaked for 96 hours (4 days)? . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . .01 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . 3. . average water content is desired? . . Sufficient weights. .) above top of specimen during soaking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) B. . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . except each specimen used to develop compaction curve is penetrated? . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Moisture sample weighs at least 100 g for fine-grained soils or 500 g for coarse-grained soils? . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 mm or 1 in. . . . . . . . . . and mass of mold and compacted soil determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Collar attached to mold and assembly weighed to nearest 5 g (0. . . . . and water content determined according to T265 (D2216)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . Filter paper placed on perforated base plate? . ____ Complete water content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least 4. . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . Mold inverted and placed on filter paper (compacted soil contacts paper)? . . . . . . . . . . . . Water level in mold and tank maintained (AASHTO only: approximately 25. . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . placed on swell plate for desired load? . . . . . . . . ASTM: Spacer disk and base plate removed. . . . . . Each sample mixed with water and compacted in mold according to desired method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soaking 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 kg (10 lb). . . . moisture sample taken at beginning and end of compaction of 5. . . . . . Base plate clamped to mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. ____ If specified unit weight is at or near 100% maximum dry unit weight. . . . Surcharge weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . 14. . . . . . . If unsoaked CBR is to be determined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Procedure Mold clamped to base plate and extension collar attached? . . . . . . . If soaked CBR is to be determined. . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: A shorter immersion period (AASHTO only: not less than 24 hours) may be used for materials that drain readily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is compactive effort greater than 56 blows per layer included? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Bearing Ratio for Range of Water Content ASTM only: Procedure same as that for Bearing Ratio at Optimum Water content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if tests show that shorter period doesn't affect test results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 THE CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mold immersed in water. . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . water content taken according to T99 (D698) or T180 (D1557) if 7. . . . . . . .unit weight relation for 25 and 10 blow per layer compactions developed and each compacted specimen is penetrated (all compactions performed in CBR molds)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remaining material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. .100. . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . .9 and 10. . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . ASTM only: Depth of piston penetration into soil measured with ruler? . . . . .) than at 2.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . .05 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 mm)? . . . .400 and 0. . . . 8. . . .54. . . . .) and 10. .08 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penetration dial indicator and load indicators set to zero? . 0. . . .200. . .050. .08. . . . . 9. .3 mm (0. . . . .) penetration. .64. . . . . . . . . is test rerun? . . . . 0. . AASHTO: Loads recorded at penetrations of 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 and 12. . . . .500 in. . .150. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 mm (0. .) penetration used? . . . . . .46 THE CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CONT. . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . Stress-strain curve prepared? . . . .) of sample determined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Penetration Test Penetration piston seated after one surcharge weight (ASTM: 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 10. . . 1. . . .150. . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . 2. (12. . . . . . . ASTM: Loads recorded at penetrations of 0. . . .20 in. . . . . . . ASTM only: If average water content is desired. . . . . . .70 mm (0. . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . .10 in. . . . . . . . . . 4. . .16 and 12. . CBR values obtained in percent by dividing corrected load values at 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . placed on specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62. . . water content sample taken according to D698 or D1557 (weighs at least 100 g for fine-grained soils or 500 g for coarse-grained soils)? . . . . . If check test gives similar results. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 mm (0. . equal to that used during soaking. . . . . . . . . . . .20 in. . . . . . . . or 12. if desired? . .91. . . on specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . ratio at 5.3 MPa). 7. . respectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025. . .70 mm)? .175. . . .27-kg annular weight) has been placed 1. . . . . . .) by the standard loads of 1000 and 1500 psi (6. . . . . . . . . Water content of upper 25 mm (1 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piston seated with 44 N (10 lb) [ASTM: no more than 10 lb] load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. .075. . .08 and 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.08 mm (0. . . . . . . . . .500). . . . . . . .) per minute? . . 11. . . 0. . . . . . ASTM only: Strain gage (penetration gage) not attached to testing machine's support bars (legs)? . . .400 and 0.18. . 14. . 1. . . . .025.200. . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . 0. .050. .300 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . ASTM only: If measured depth does not closely match depth of penetration gage. .) (T193)____ (ASTM D1883)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . 0. .27.54 and 5. . . 7. . 0. . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . Remainder of surcharge weights. . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Maximum load and penetration noted if it occurs for penetration of less than 0. . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . .08 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125. . . weighs at least 100 g for fine-grained soils or 500 g for coarse-grained soils (AASHTO optional)? . . . .81. . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . Loads applied to piston so penetration rate is uniform at 1. . . . . . . 0. . . .075.20 in. . . . .6 mm) may be omitted if testing machine's capacity has been reached. 3. . cause determined and new sample tested? . . . . . 0. . . . . . . 4. . . . . and multiplying those ratios by 100? . . . . . . . . . . If CBR is greater at 5. . . . . . . . . . . .27. 13. . . . (0. . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . .45. . 15. . . . . .91. . and 0. . . . . . . .300 in.100. . . (7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Note (ASTM only): Load readings at penetrations over 0. . .300. 3. . . . .54. . . . . . . . . .10 and 0. . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64. . . . . (Specify) ______________________________________________________________ ____ ____ ____ ____ 2. . . . . . . .1% of specimen mass? . . . . disintegration. . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . .02 mm [ASTM 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for drying water content samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compression device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . .) or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Other? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample extruder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . . ____ 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial comparator. . . Equipment as specified in T265 (ASTM D2216). ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of measured dimension? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for measuring specimens to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous: (a) Specimen trimming and carving tools? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ AASHTO only: (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOIL (T208)____ (ASTM D2166)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03 mm] (0. . ____ (b) Remolding apparatus? . . . . . . . . . . (2) Hydraulic loading device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . . . . . . . or other suitable device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at a uniform rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Manufacturer (if known): ________________________________ Capacity: ______________ (b) Type: (1) Platform weighing scale equipped with screw-jack-activated load yoke? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . and with minimal sample disturbance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indicates elapsed time to nearest second? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . capable of extruding soil from sample tube in same direction of travel as it entered the tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Range of travel at least 20% of specimen length? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deformation indicator: (a) Dial indicator? ____ Or other? (Specify) _______________________ (b) Graduated to 0. . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . unless cuttings were taken? . . . . . . wrapped in thin rubber membrane and material worked thoroughly with fingers to assure complete remolding? . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . deformation. . . . representative cuttings taken and placed in covered 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen Size Specimen diameter at least 30 mm (1. . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . 4. . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes: Specimens may be sealed with rubber membrane. . . . . . . . . . Height-to-diameter ratio between 2 and 2. . . . . Remolded Specimens 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or similar material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . When pebbles or crumbling result in excessive irregularity at ends. . . . . .8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load applied to produce axial strain rate of 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if desired. . thickness of plaster of paris. . .5 to 2% per minute? . . . . . . . . .48 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOIL (T208)____ (ASTM D2166)____ PROCEDURE Undisturbed Specimens 1. . . . .1%? . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . care taken to avoid entrapped air. . . . . . . 2. . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content determined (AASHTO only: according to T265) using entire specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content of cuttings determined according to T265 (ASTM D2216)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5? . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . changes in cross section. . . . . . Note: Strain rate for testing sealed specimens may be decreased. . . . . . . . . and time values recorded at sufficient intervals to define stress-strain curve (usually 10 to 15 points are sufficient)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If entire specimen not used for water content. . . . . . . . . . Loading continued until load values decrease with increasing strain.3 in. . . . If remolding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations and graph (if desired) made according to book? . thin plastic coatings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sketch made or photo taken of specimen at failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) or larger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . Any small pebbles or shells removed when carving or trimming? . . . . . . . . . . . . Compacted Specimens Prepared to predetermined water content and density required? . . . . . . . . remold to same void ratio as undisturbed 3. . . . . . . At least 3 diameter measurements taken at quarter points of height? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydrostone. Minimum of 3 height measurements taken 120° apart? . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . ends trimmed perpendicular to longitudinal axis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in humidity-controlled room? . . . . . . . . . . . if specimen is capped. . . . . . . . . Average height and diameter of specimen determined to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voids on specimen surface filled in with remolded soil obtained from trimmings? . . specimen diameter? . . . . container? . . . . . . . . Also. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Also. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rate of strain chosen so that time of failure does not exceed about 15 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mass and dimensions should be determined before capping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . higher or lower strain rates may be used if materials are either soft or brittle. . Specimens handled carefully to prevent disturbance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass of specimen determined to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or coating of grease or sprayed plastic immediately after preparation and during entire test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepared from either failed undisturbed sample or from disturbed sample? . . . 2. . . . . . . . . Carved specimens prepared. . . . . . Largest particle in test specimen smaller than 1/10th specimen diameter? . . . . . . . 4. . . . For specimens having diameter 72 mm (2. . . . . . . . . . . obtain uniform density. . . 7. . . largest particle size smaller than 1/6th 3. . . . Specimen centered on bottom platen of loading device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If failed undisturbed sample. . . . Deformation indicator zeroed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen capped with minimum 5. . . . . . . After forming specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or until 15% strain is reached? . . . . . . . specimen and preserve natural water content? . . . . showing slope angle of failure surface if angle is measurable? . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading device adjusted so upper platen just makes contact with specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . whenever possible. . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . or loss of water content? . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Quart jar? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . 10) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) diameter (maximum 2. . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Deaired water may be used in the filter tank. . . . . . . .5 mm or 3/8 in. .) of Hg? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant head filter tank: (a) Similar to Fig. . . . .00 mm (No. . . . . . . .) 152 mm (6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 lb) capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 76 mm (3 in. . . .) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manometer outlets for measuring loss of head (h) over a length (l) equal to at least the diameter of the cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. One at top of cylinder? . . . . . for measuring head of water? . . . . . . a. . . . . . . .00 & 9. . . . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . Manometer tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . capable of reducing pressure below 50 cm (20 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 PERMEABILITY OF GRANULAR SOILS (CONSTANT HEAD) (T215)____ (ASTM D2434)____ APPARATUS Permeameter: (a) Similar to Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) 250 mL graduate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Openings small enough to prevent movement of particles? . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.) (c) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 mm (3/8 & 3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 lb) capacity? . . . . . Spring (or other device) capable of applying 22-45 N (5-10 lbf) load attached to top of disk or screen? . . . . . .10) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scoop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permeability greater than specimen? . . . . . . . . . . .00 mm or No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 229 mm (9 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with approximately 100 g (0. . . . . . . . . a. . . . . . . . (b) Supplies water and removes most air from tap water? . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum Particle Size Lies Between Sieve Openings Minimum Cylinder Diameter < 35% Total Soil Retained on Sieve 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Minimum cylinder diameter approximately 8 or 12 times maximum particle size (Table 1):? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with 2 kg (4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) Mixing pan? . Fitted with porous disks or reinforced screens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacuum pump or water faucet aspirator for evacuating and saturating specimens under full vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Length of spout at least 150 mm (6 in. . . .5 & 19. . Miscellaneous: (a) Thermometers? . . .) diameter (maximum 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 & 3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large funnels: (a) Cylindrical spouts 25 mm (1 in. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002 lb). . . .) > 35% Total Soil Retained on Sieve 2. . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 material)? . . . . . . . Specimen compaction equipment? . ____ 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One at bottom of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . .) 114 mm (4. . . . . . . . . . . . . b. . . .5 mm (No. . . . (c) Fitted with suitable control valves to maintain flow with soil voids saturated with water and no air bubbles in soil voids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 mm (No. . . sensitive to 1 g (0. . . . . . . . . (b) Clock with sweep second hand? . . . . . . . . . . . material) or 13 mm (½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sufficient amount of sample selected by quartering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Funnel filled with enough soil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Layers would be placed in mold as described above. . . . . . . . . . . (4) Layer is uniform? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) material selected by quartering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material equal to or finer than 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any particles larger than 19 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small portion of sample selected for water content determination. . . . 7. . . . . approximately equal in thickness after compaction to 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . .) or approximately the unconsolidated layer thickness to be formed. . . . . . and soil spread in slow spiral motion from perimeter to center? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200) sieve? . . . . . . . . . to form layer? . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5) Soil remixed in pan for each layer? . . . . . . . Following measurements made in cm or cm2 and recorded on the test data sheet: (a) Inside diameter (D) of permeameter? .): (1) Scoop used to spread soil? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duplicate top plate with 4 symmetrically spaced openings used to determine average value for depth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . obtaining amount approximately twice that required for filling permeability chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen Preparation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . compacting of layers is not necessary. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All plus 19 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 in. . . . . . taken from different areas in pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but not less than approximately 15 mm (. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . measured at 4 symmetrically spaced points from upper surface of top plate to top of upper porous stone or screen temporarily placed on lower plate? . . . . and remaining air-dried sample 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample is air-dried granular soil? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (2) Cylinder turned for successive scoops until uniform layer formed of thickness equal to maximum particle size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maximum size of particle. . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prior to permeability test? . . . but percentage recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Material coarser than 9. . . . . . . . . . . Prepared sample placed in uniform thin layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) separated out by sieving? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . Cross-sectional area (A) of specimen calculated? . . . . . . . weighed (W1) for unit weight determinations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Successive layers of soil compacted to desired relative density to approximately 2 cm (0. . . . . . Sieve analysis according to T88 (ASTM D422) on representative sample of the complete soil performed 4. . . . . . . . ____ Note: If 0% relative density is desired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . (3) Funnel lifted by 15 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . .8 in. . . . . . (c) Depth (H1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . .6 in. . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . .): (1) Funnel placed in permeameter with spout touching lower plate or previous layer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample contains less than 10% of material passing 75-:m (No.) above upper manometer outlet? . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Length (L) between manometer outlets? . . . . ** Procedure continued on next page. . .50 PERMEABILITY OF GRANULAR SOILS (CONSTANT HEAD) (T215)____ (ASTM D2434)____ PROCEDURE Sample Selection 1. . . . . . .) material not used for permeability test. . . . . . . . . . . Sample of minus 19 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . Type of water (native or low mineral) used noted? . . . . . .51 PERMEABILITY OF GRANULAR SOILS (CONSTANT HEAD) [CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . 1-cm head intervals may be used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air removed by applying vacuum or aspirator under 50 cm (20 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . Inlet valve closed and outlet valve opened to allow water in manometer tubes to reach their stable water level under zero head? . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Inlet tube connected to top of permeameter? . . . . . Time (t). Water tubes connected to manometer outlets and filled with water to remove air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . found by weighing soil (W2) remaining in pan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: If turbulent flow is indicated. . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Unit weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . upward? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . Any remaining air removed by subjecting specimen to full vacuum by slow saturation from bottom 5. . . . . . . . Measure and record: 2. . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . void ratio and relative density of specimen computed? . . . . . . . . . Inlet valve and manometer outlet cocks opened slightly to allow water to flow and release air? . . . . 14.5 cm? . . . . . . . . . Continued saturation maintained with either de-aired water or water maintained at in-flow temperature high enough to cause decreasing temperature gradient in specimen? . . . . .] (T215)____ (ASTM D2434)____ PROCEDURE (C0NT. . Measurements of flow and head delayed until stable head condition attained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Final mass of air-dried soil (W1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . After specimen saturated and permeameter full of water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (T) recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . top plate pressed down against spring and attached securely to top of cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Preparation of Specimen for Permeability Test Upper soil surface leveled by placing upper plate in position and rotating gently back and forth? . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculation Coefficient of permeability (k) = QL/Ath? . after compressing spring lightly to seat the porous plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test runs repeated at heads increasing by 0. . . . . . . 2. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bottom valve on outlet tube closed and vacuum disconnected? . . . . . Specimen drained and inspected at completion of test? . . . Permeability flow system and manometer system free of air and working satisfactorily? . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . head (h)-the difference in level in the manometers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permeability corrected to that for 20oC (68oF) by multiplying k by the ratio of the viscosity of water at 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Hg minimum for 15 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Final height of specimen (H1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W2). . . . . . . . . . . found by measuring depth (H2) from upper surface of perforated top plate used to measure H1 to top of upper porous plate or screen at 4 symmetrically placed points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and water temperature 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . test temperature to the viscosity of water at 20oC (68oF)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quantity of flow (Q). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inlet tube filled with water from constant-head tank by slightly opening filter tank valve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure Inlet valve from filter tank opened slightly for first run? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With gasket in place. . . . . . . . . making air-tight seal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) No direct exposure to sunlight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For samples over 200 g. . . . aluminum oxide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibration disk: (a) Made of copper or hard steel? . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION PROPERTIES OF SOILS (T216)____ (ASTM D2435)____ APPARATUS 1. . . 12. . . . . . .0025 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen ring: (a) Rigid such that ring diameter does not change under greatest applied load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: For samples 200 g or less. . . . . Note (ASTM only): Lids not required for samples greater than approximately 200 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to measure change in specimen height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Permits quick application of a given load increment without significant impact? . . . . Balance: AASHTO: Readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (g) Disks cleaned after each use with nonabrasive brush and boiled to remove clay particles? . . . . applying vertical load. . . . . . . . and measuring change in height of specimen? . . . . . . . . Load device: (a) Accurate to ±0. . . (b) Approximately the same height as test specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Diameter 1 mm (0. . .0001 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . .1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chips and nonuniformities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Grade of disks fine enough to prevent intrusion of soil into the pores (unless filter paper is used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . knives and wire saws? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven. . . . . (b) Close-fitting lids? . . or better? . . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous: (a) Timing device readable to 1 second? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . .04 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . highly polished surface and coated with low-friction material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disintegration. . . . Porous disks: (a) Made of silicon carbide. . . Note: If floating ring is used. . . . . . .2 to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or similar noncorrosive material? . Testing environment: (a) Temperature fluctuates less than ±4°C (7°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . bottom disk shall have same diameter as top disk. . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) smaller than ring diameter? . . . . .) less than inside diameter of the ring? . . . . . . . . . (e) Top disk loaded through corrosion-resistant plate of sufficient rigidity to prevent disk breakage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Has means of submerging specimen. . . . .5% of applied load? . . . . . . . . and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . Deformation indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Made of noncorrosive material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . (c) Spatulas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .075 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Thick enough to prevent breakage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (0. . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Inner surface highly polished or coated with low-friction material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content containers: (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . .1% of the sample mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (f) Clean and free from cracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consolidometer: (a) Inside diameter of ring determined to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Diameter of top disk 0. . . . . . . . (c) Previously calibrated according to Section 7 of the method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.02 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimming equipment: (a) Trimmer or cutter with sharp edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lbf/ft 2). .3 kPa (50 lbf/ft 2) or less for very soft soils)? . . . . . . . etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500. . . . . . and consolidometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 in. . distortion. . . . . Initial height of specimen determined to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . but not less than 10 times maximum particle diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consolidometer enclosed in loose-fitting plastic or rubber membrane to prevent evaporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Additional load may be added to prevent specimen from swelling. . . ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Specimen inundated shortly after application of seating load? . . . . . . . . . . . . 200. . . . . . .025 mm (0. . . . . . . . Diameter-to-height ratio at least 2. . . . . . . . . . 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . Initial specimen volume determined to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . .5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If small particles found during surface trimming. . . . . . (b) Load increased as required to prevent swelling during inundation? . . etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two or three water content determinations made from trimmed material in accordance with T265 (ASTM D2216)? . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . time deformation readings should be taken during inundation. . . . . . . . . Dry porous disks and filters must be used with dry. . .). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deformation indicator adjusted and initial zero reading recorded immediately after application of 4. .001 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consolidometer placed in loading device and seating pressure of 5 kPa (100 lbf/ft 2) applied (or about 2 . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Specimen may be recessed slightly below top of ring to facilitate centering of top stone. .53 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION PROPERTIES OF SOILS (T216)____ (ASTM D2435)____ PROCEDURE Specimen Preparation Sample at least 50 mm (2. . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with specific loading schedule dependent on purpose of test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen weighed in ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and compression avoided? . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3) from ring diameter and initial height? . . . . . trimmings? . 9. . . If enough material available.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50. . . . . . .) in diameter? . . . . . . . . spaced measurements over top and bottom surfaces? . . . . . . . . Procedure Ring assembled with specimen. ____ Note: Standard loading schedule is 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Specimen subjected to increments of constant total stress. . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . .) by averaging at least 4 evenly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kPa (250. . . . . . Specimen trimmed and placed in consolidation ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . Specimen trimmed flush with ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015 in. . . If testing a specimen that was saturated under field conditions or obtained below water table: 5. . . . . . . . . . . . seating load? . . . . particles removed and void filled with soil from 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unless specimen is inundated after applying seating load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 6. . . . . highly expansive soils. . . Height at least 12 mm (0. . . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . Prepared with minimum soil disturbance or change in moisture and density? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 cm3 (0. . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Porous disks may be damp or dry. . . . porous disks. . . . . . . (c) Load required to prevent swelling and resulting deformation reading recorded? . . . . . . . . inundation must occur at sufficiently large pressure to prevent swell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000. . . . . . . . . In this case. . . . . . Height or change in height of specimen recorded before applying each pressure increment? . . . . . . . . . . . . if necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . 6. . . Note: If specimen inundation is delayed to simulate specific conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . filter disks (when needed). . . . . . . . . depending on soil type. . .25. . . free water wiped from specimen and ring. . . . Readings taken at approximately 0. . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . (a) If soil is homogeneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations and graphs made according to book? . . . . hours. 8 and 24 etc. . . 11. . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . small wedge-shaped section of specimen used for water content? . . . . . . . Note: More than 24 hours may be required to reach end of primary consolidation for some soils. . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . When rebound or unloading characteristics are required. . and specimen weighed in ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) If soil is heterogeneous or more material is required for index tests. . . . . . . soil unloaded in reverse order and readings taken as before? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . measured from time of each incremental pressure application? . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method B: (a) Height or change in height recorded at set time intervals for each load increment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Height or change in height recorded at set time intervals for at least 2 load increments? . . . . . Method A: (a) Standard load increment duration of 24 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . .) 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION PROPERTIES OF SOILS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 and 30 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T216)____ (ASTM D2435)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . Note: Other time intervals and loading schedules are acceptable. . . . . . (b) Standard load increment duration exceeds time required for completion of primary consolidation? . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . 1. . . Water content determined according to T265 (ASTM D2216)? . . . . entire specimen used for water content? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . At completion of test. . (c) Sufficient readings taken near end of pressure increment period to verify completion of primary consolidation? . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or aluminum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Divided vertically by horizontal plane into two halves of equal thickness that are fitted together with alignment screws? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 3. . . . and submerging specimen in water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 lbf (2. . . . . . . . . . and permits adjustment of displacement rate? . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Has means of applying normal stress and shearing force. . . . . . . . . . ____ Shear box (ASTM only): (a) Circular or square? . . . . . . . 2. . . . . .0001 to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Provides either reaction against which one half of shear box is restrained. . . . . . . . . . (b) Made of stainless steel. .04 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (3) Weight of top shear box less than 1% of applied normal force? . . . . . . . . . SOIL . . (e) Fitted with gap screws to control space (gap) between top and bottom halves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Capable of holding specimens in a way that torque won't be applied to specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (2) Accurate to ±1% of applied load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . Loading devices: A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whichever is greater? . . . . . . . . . ____ B. . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets 1. . . . ** Apparatus continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ./min. . . . . . . . . . ____ (d) Device made of non-corrosive material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 DIRECT SHEAR TEST OF SOILS UNDER CONSOLIDATED DRAINED CONDITIONS (T236)____ (ASTM D3080)____ APPARATUS Shear device: (a) Previously calibrated according to Section 4 (ASTM: Section 8) of the method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . permitting drainage of water through porous stones. . . . or solid base with provisions for aligning one half of shear box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 N) or 1% of shear force at failure. . . . . . . . . For Applying NORMAL Force (AASHTO and ASTM): (1) Capable of applying force quickly? . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (. . . . . . . . . which is free to move coincident with applied shear force in horizontal plane? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Applying SHEAR Force AASHTO only: (1) If controlled-displacement test used: (a) Capable of shearing specimen at uniform rate of displacement with less than ±10% deviation. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . Shear force measurement device (ASTM only): (a) Proving ring or load cell accurate to 0. . . . . . bronze.0025 to 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shear box bowl (ASTM only): (a) Metallic box that supports shear box? . . ____ (e) Sample frames sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion during shearing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (2) Adjusts displacement rate from 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . (c) Provisions for drainage through top and bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (2) If controlled stress test used: (a) Capable of applying force quickly and accurate to ±1% of applied load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . measuring change in thickness of specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM only: (1) Capable of shearing specimen at uniform rate of displacement with less than ±5% deviation? . . ____ 5. . . . . . . .0 mm/min. . ____ Note: This may require top shear box to be modified and supported by counter force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] for thickness change? . . . . . . . . . . .1% of specimen mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] for displacement? . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note (ASTM only): Lids not required for samples greater than approximately 200 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porous stones: (a) Made of non-corrosive material? . . . . . (b) Timing device with second hand? . . .2 to 0. . . . (d) Spatulas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Equipped with close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . .1 g? . . . . . Trimmmer or cutting ring? . . . . . ____ 11. . . . . . . . . . .5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . .0001 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. and weight change? . . . . . . . . . . 14. ____ (b) Diameter about 5 mm smaller than specimen diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wire saws? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02 mm (ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disintegration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal calibration disk: (a) Same thickness as test specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) ASTM only: Diameter or width of top stone 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 6. . . . . . . . . .002 mm (ASTM: 0. .5 mm) less than inside of ring? . .01 to 0. . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Soil moisture change minimized? . . . . . . . . Moisture room (if required): (a) AASHTO: Moisture loss during sample preparation does not exceed 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . . . . . . . . . . .56 DIRECT SHEAR TEST OF SOILS UNDER CONSOLIDATED DRAINED CONDITIONS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025 mm) [0. . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 g or to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02 in. . . . . Balance: AASHTO: Sensitive to 0. . . . . Miscellaneous: (a) Equipment for remolding or compacting specimens? .0025 mm) [0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . knives. . . ____ 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moisture sample containers: (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . Displacement indicators: (a) One sensitive to 0. . . . ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0. . .001 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) One sensitive to 0. . . . . . . maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ For samples over 200 g. . . . . . . . . straight edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . . . . .) (T236)____ (ASTM D3080)____ APPARATUS (C0NT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . ____ ASTM: For samples 200 g or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Top of each layer scarified prior to adding additional material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Moist porous insert placed in bottom of shear box? . . . . . . . . Note: Porous stones may be dampened prior to insertion. . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . (7) Soil compacted until desired unit weight obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Specimen at least 50 mm (2. . . . . . . ASTM only: Applied vertical and horizontal loads and initial vertical and horizontal displacement readings recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DIRECT SHEAR TEST OF SOILS UNDER CONSOLIDATED DRAINED CONDITIONS (T236)____ (ASTM D3080)____ PROCEDURE Sample Preparation Undisturbed Samples (1) Prepared with minimum moisture loss? . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal displacement readings recorded before each increment of normal force is applied and at 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: (1) Specimens prepared using compaction method. . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water content and unit weight requested? . ____ Thickness at least 13 mm (ASTM: 12 mm) [0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Diameter-to-thickness ratio (or width-to-thickness ratio) at least 2:1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for square specimens) [or ASTM only: not less than 10 times maximum particle size diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displacement indicators positioned and initial thickness determined (ASTM: or indicator zeroed)? . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or in a mold of equal dimensions and extruded into the shear device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Consolidation Shear box assembled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . Specimen inserted and loading devices connected? . . . . . . . .]. . . . but not less than 6 times maximum grain diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal displacement readings plotted against elapsed time? . . ____ Compacted Samples AASHTO only: (1) Compacted to desired moisture density conditions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Specimens may also be compacted using equipment and procedures outlined in D698/D1557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: A light coating of grease between frames and/or Teflon spacers or Teflon-coated surfaces may be used to reduce friction during shear. ____ (2) AASHTO only: Specimen trimmed to inside diameter of direct shear device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial normal force applied? . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (3) Initial specimen mass determined? . . . . . . number of tamps per layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shearing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . appropriate times? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) in diameter (or width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Compacted directly in shear device. . . . . . . . . Porous stone placed on specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and that water level maintained during consolidation and shear? . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Number of layers. . . Water reservoir filled above top of specimen (ASTM: if required). . . . . . ASTM only: Normal force required to achieve desired normal stress or increment thereof calculated 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6) Mass of wet soil required for single compacted lift determined and placed in shear box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whichever is larger]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen allowed to drain and consolidate under desired normal force or increments of force prior to 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and force per tamp adjusted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5) Compaction tamper has area in contact with soil equal to or less than 1/2 area of mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Specimen molded by kneading or tamping each layer until accumulative mass of soil in shear box is compacted to a known volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or in a larger mold and trimmed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . .00 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlled-stress test: (1) Shearing force applied in increments equal to about 10% of the estimated maximum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and weighed to determine mass of solids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and weighed to determine mass of solids? . . . . . . (3) When 50 to 70% of estimated failure force has been applied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and normal and shear forces recorded (initially and during shearing)? . . . . . .) 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Failure surface photographed. . . . . . . . . . . . preferably determined by total elapsed time to failure (tf. . . . . . . . . .58 DIRECT SHEAR TEST OF SOILS UNDER CONSOLIDATED DRAINED CONDITIONS (CONT. . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vertical and horizontal displacements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . frames unlocked and separated approximately 0. time to failure = 50t50)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shear box halves separated with sliding motion along failure plane of 4. . . . . . . . . Readings taken at displacement intervals equal to 2% of specimen diameter (or width)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or described (unless sample is cohesionless)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After failure is reached. . . . . . . . . . ____ Shear AASHTO only: Specimen sheared at relatively slow rate. . . . increments reduced to 1/2 initial size or 5% of estimated maximum shear stress? . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and normal deformations recorded at sufficient intervals? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) At completion. . .) (T236)____ (ASTM D3080)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . Time. . . . . . . to failure = 50t 50)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . . . . . series of increments equal to 1/4 initial increment used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cohesive soils (not by pulling apart perpendicularly to failure surface)? . . . . . . . . . (6) At completion. preferably determined by total elapsed time to failure (t f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlled-displacement test: A. (2) At least 95% consolidation permitted before applying next increment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . oven-dried according to T265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations and graphs made according to book? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . Note: If normal displacement vs. . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . Each increment of normal force applied until primary consolidation is complete? . . . . or 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ After consolidation. . . . specimen removed. . . . . . . shear. . . . . . . . . . . (2) Test continued until shear stress becomes essentially constant or until shear deformation of 10% of original diameter has been reached? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculations 1. . . . oven-dried according to T265. . . . . . . . . . .25 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Shearing force applied and displacement rate determined by dividing estimated shear deformation (at maximum shear stress) by computed time to failure? . . . . . . . . . . specimen removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5) Applied shear force. ____ AASHTO only: Final increment equals previous normal force developed and produces specified normal stress? . . . . . time 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 mm]? . . . (4) As failure is approached. . . . . . . . . . . . .01 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. . t50 can be calculated from time to complete 90% consolidation by: t50 = t90 / 4. . . . . . . . Specimen sheared at relatively slow rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Applied shear force. . . . . . . . . Note: Test may be stopped to re-gap shear box halves during shear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: 1. . . . . B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . .025 in. . . . and normal deformations recorded at sufficient intervals? . . sketched. . . . . . . Specimen removed and water content determined according to D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . square root of time used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 300 25. . . . . . . or suitable holder for moving and handling hot containers after drying? . readable to ± 0. . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: AASHTO PROCEDURE (T265)____ Sample Selection Representative quantity of moist soil selected in amount indicated in particular test method? . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If no amount indicated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of sample mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desiccator (ASTM only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note (ASTM only): Lids not required for samples greater than approximately 200 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 1000 Procedure 1. . . . . . disintegration. . ____ For samples greater than 200 g. . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . ____ AASHTO: Readable to 0. . . . . . . . .5 mm (1/2 in. . . Miscellaneous (ASTM only): (a) Knives. . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . immediately replaced with lid. . dry container plus lid determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . readable to ± 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Close-fitting lids? . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . quartering cloth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40) 10 4. . . .1 % by:? . . . container placed in oven and sample dried to constant mass? . . .) 500 50. . . .Optional): (a) Contains silica gel or anhydrous calcium sulfate (Drierite)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ASTM: For samples 200 g or less. . . . . . tongs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintains 110±5° C (230±9° F)? . . . . . . . . and dried sample is weighed immediately after being removed from oven or after cooling in a desiccator. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Containers without lids may be used if moist sample is weighed immediately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Container handling apparatus (ASTM only): (a) Gloves. . . . . .0 mm (1 in. . Lid replaced immediately and sample cooled to room temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Soils containing gypsum or high amounts of organic material can be dried at 60oC (140oF) or by vacuum desiccation at approximately 10 mm Hg and temperature not lower than 23oC (73oF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: Desiccator for use when containers with close-fitting lids are not used. . . . . . . . . as required? . . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . Sample placed in container. . . . . sample splitters. . Oven. . . . and change in mass? . . . . . Maximum Particle Size Minimum Sample Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . .. ____ 2. . . . . . . 2.59 LABORATORY DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOILS (T265)____ (ASTM D2216)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . Balance: 3. . . . . . . . . or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lid removed. . . . . . . . . . . . scoops. . . . . . . . . . . Container. . . . . . . . . . . . . % moisture = mass of water X 100 mass of oven dry soil COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . weighed? . . . . . . including lid and dried sample. . etc. . . . . . . . . . . Water content calculated to nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . .0 mm (2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . 4) 100 12. spatulas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content containers: 4. . . .1 g? . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . ____ (a) Resistant to corrosion. . . . . . . sample size in accordance with table:? . .01 g? . . . . and weighed? . . . . . . Mass of clean. . . g 425-:m (No. . . . . . . . container placed in oven and sample dried to constant mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 kg 250 g 37. . . . . .) 50 kg 5 kg ____ ____ Disturbed Samples (trimmings. . . . . . . . or individual specimens. . . .1%) Minimum Specimen Mass (Water content to ±1%) 2 mm (No. . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . . . . Water content calculated to nearest 1% or 0. . . . . . at least 5 portions removed at random locations and combined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 ____ ____ Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Random portions removed and combined? . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lid replaced and sample cooled to room temperature or until container can be handled comfortably? . . Note: Soils containing gypsum or high amounts of organic material can be dried at 60oC or in desiccator at room temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . water content specimen obtained by: (1) taking all or one-half of the interval being tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Stockpile formed.) One of the following: (a) Representative sample obtained by mixing and then quartering or splitting? . . . . . . . . . . split barrel. . . . . . . . . . If no amount indicated or total sample is not used. . . . . . Sample placed in container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test Specimen Representative quantity of moist soil selected in amount indicated in particular test method (or total 1. . . Container. . . . . at temperature between approximately 3 to 30°C in area not exposed to direct sunlight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .): Outside portion of sample trimmed (with knife. . . . . . . . . . Maximum Particle Size (100% passing) Minimum Specimen Mass (Water content to ±0. . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . Lid removed. . sample used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . Samples that are stored prior to testing kept in non-corrodible airtight containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) If material is layered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (1 1/2 in. . . . . . .) 2. etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 500 g 50 g 19 mm (3/4 in. . . . . . . . . . or (2) trimming a representative slice from the interval being tested? . . % moisture = mass of water X 100 mass of oven dry soil COMMENTS: OSA. . . 3. or or 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure 1. ____ Intact Samples (block. . . . . . . . . . dry container plus lid determined? . . . . . etc. . . . . . . etc. . . . 4. . . . . . . . replaced with lid. .) a sufficient distance to determine if material is layered and to remove material that appears more dry or wet than main portion of sample? (a) If material is not layered. .1% by:? . . . . . . or (3) trimming the exposed surface of one-half (if sample was cut in half) or from the interval being tested? . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . Note: Lids not required for samples greater than approximately 200 g. . . Mass of clean. . . . . . . . . sample size in accordance with table:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . bag samples. . . . tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Specimens identified as to location (or what they represent)? . Water content determination done as soon as practicable after sampling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water content specimen obtained by: (1) Average specimen. . weighed using same type/capacity balance as before? . . . . . . . . . . . . 10) or smaller 20 g 20 g 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . including lid and dried sample. . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . wire saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 LABORATORY DETERMINATION OF WATER (MOISTURE) CONTENT OF SOIL AND ROCK (ASTM D2216)____ ASTM PROCEDURE Samples 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) 100 g 20 g 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 10 kg 1 kg 75 mm (3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . or both selected? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Unstretched diameter between 90-95% of specimen diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noncorrosive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axial load-measuring device: (a) Type: Load ring? ____ Electronic load cell? ____ Hydraulic load cell? ____ Other? ____ (b) Accurate to 1% of axial load at failure? . . . . . . . . . . . . (f) Designed to prevent lateral motion or tilting during testing? . . . . . . . UNDRAINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOILS IN TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION (T296)____ (ASTM D2850)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . (d) Weight of cap produces axial stress on specimen less than 1 kN/m2 (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen cap and base: (a) Prevent drainage of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Membrane thickness less than 1% of specimen diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber pressure control and measurement devices: (a) Pressure controlled and measured to within ±2 kPa (0. . . . . . . . . . . Axial loading device (a) Sufficient capacity and control to provide rate of loading to within ±1% (ASTM: 5%) of rate selected? . . . . ____ (b) Base plate has inlet valve through which pressure liquid is supplied to chamber? . . . . . . . .1% of total dimension. . . . . . . . . . (c) Circular cross-section and circular plane surface of contact with specimen (or porous disks)? . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . ____ ** Apparatus continued on next page. and to within ±1% for chamber pressures over 200 kPa (28 psi)? . . . . . . . . Axial load piston. . . . . . . . ____ 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .25 psi) for chamber pressures less than 200 kPa (28 psi). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber O-rings (optional). . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . without sample disturbance? . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. . . . .02% (ASTM 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . measure diameter and height to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Travel range at least 20% of initial specimen height? . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . .03%) of specimen height? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . negligible lateral bending of piston during loading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deformation indicator: (a) Measures vertical deformation to within ±0. . . . . . . (e) Diameter of cap and base equal to initial diameter of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Operates with minimal vibration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 psi)? . . . . . . . . . . Triaxial compression chamber: (a) Top plate has vent valve for air to be forced out of chamber as it is filled? . . Specimen size measurement devices. . . ____ (c) AASHTO only: If device located inside chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Rigid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . unstressed inside diameter between 75 and 85% of cap and base diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber membranes: (a) Checked for leakage? . . . insensitive to horizontal forces and chamber pressure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (g) Surfaces of cap and base that contact membrane to form a seal are smooth and free of scratches? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 UNCONSOLIDATED. . . . . impermeable material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timer (ASTM only). . . . ____ (a) Measuring devices calibrated through electronic recorders using known input standards? . . . accurate to within ±0. . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . UNDRAINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOILS IN TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic recorders (optional) ( AASHTO only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 11. . Miscellaneous apparatus: Specimen trimming and carving tools. . . . . in same direction of travel in which sample entered tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05% (ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Out of direct sunlight? . . . . . . Testing environment for shear (AASHTO only): (a) Temperature fluctuations less than ±4°C (±7. . . . . . . with minimum sample disturbance? . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 UNCONSOLIDATED. . .1%) of total specimen mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance. . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . indicates elapsed testing time to nearest 1 second? . . .) (T296)____ (ASTM D2850)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . ____ 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2°F)? . Sample extruder. . . . . . . . . . . . capable of extruding soil from sampling tube at a uniform rate. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . . . . . used to record specimen behavior? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . compaction apparatus and water content cans (and AASHTO only: membrane and O-ring expanders)? . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimens molded to desired density by: 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Adjusting number of layers.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest particle size less than 1/6 of specimen diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen dimensions determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Previously undisturbed specimen (still encased in rubber membrane) thoroughly worked with fingers? . . . . . . 4. . . . . Specimen mass determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care taken to avoid entrapped air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen mass determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Compacted Specimens 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . or noted on report? . . . . . . . . . . . compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Pressure-control device attached to chamber base? . . . . Prepared using predetermined water content (and AASHTO only: compaction method and unit weight) required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . or change in water content? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . One or more water content determinations on excess material determined according to ASTM D2216? . Height to diameter ratio between 2 and 2. . . . . . . . . Specimen dimensions determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 UNCONSOLIDATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: Silicon grease may be used on vertical surfaces of cap and base to aid sealing. . Specimen reformed in mold having dimensions so that remolded specimen dimensions will be equal to undisturbed specimen dimensions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One or more water content determinations of trimmings determined according to ASTM D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Top of each layer scarified before adding material for next layer? . . . minimum diameter of 3. . . . . . . . . . . .5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . changes in cross-section. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 in. . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber membrane placed around specimen and sealed at cap and base with O-rings or other positive seal at each end? . . . . . . 5. . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamper area in contact with soil equal to or less than ½ area of mold? . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undisturbed Specimens Specimens handled to minimize disturbance. . . . . . . Voids from pebbles or crumbling filled with remolded soil from trimmings? . . . . . . . . . . mold removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . .05% (ASTM: 0. . and force per tamp? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final trimming of end surfaces done with steel straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%)? . . . . . . . . . . . . Split mold of circular cross-section that meets specimen size requirements used? . Minimum of 3 diameter measurements taken at quarter points of height and average determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of total dimension? . . . . . . . . . 2. . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimmed specimens prepared in controlled environment where water content change is minimized? . . . . . . . . . . . Soil thoroughly mixed with water to desired water content and stored in covered container for at least 16 hours prior to compaction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. After forming with specimen ends perpendicular to longitudinal axis. . . .05% (ASTM: 0. . . . . . . . 1. . . . number of tamps per layer. . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Remolded Specimens (AASHTO only) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . UNDRAINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOILS IN TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION (T296)____ (ASTM D2850)____ PROCEDURE Specimen Size Cylindrical. . . . . . . .1% of total dimension? . . (a) Kneading or tamping each layer until accumulative soil weight placed in mold is compacted to known volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Mounting Specimen 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . Minimum of 3 height measurements taken 120° apart and average determined? . Membrane placed on membrane expander or membrane rolled on cap or base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . .3 cm (1. . . .1%)? . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . prior to placing specimen in oven? . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . Specimen quickly removed with drainage valves remaining closed? . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . .5% of estimated compressive strength? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% per minute for brittle soils? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If axial load-measuring device located outside chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 UNCONSOLIDATED. . . . . . . Values then recorded at about 0. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen should be weighed prior to removing material for index property tests and a representative portion of the specimen should be used to determine final water content. . .3. . . Sketch or photo of specimen made. Pressure-maintaining and measurement device attached and chamber filled with confining fluid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sufficient readings taken to define stress-strain curve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: If piston weight exceeds 0. . . . . . . . UNDRAINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOILS IN TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION (CONT. . . . .) Procedure Triaxial chamber assembled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . .4 and 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alignment without exceeding load of 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Alternate intervals for readings may be used provided sufficient points are obtained to define the stress-strain curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: If specimen is to be used for index tests.5% of estimated compressive strength. . Water content of entire specimen (if possible) determined according to ASTM D2216? . . . . . 5.5% strain increments up to 3%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Specimen AASHTO only: Axial load removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . 4. . . cap to record piston friction and upward thrust due to chamber pressure or axial load measuring device adjusted to compensate for friction and thrust? . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . showing mode of failure. . and then at every 1%? . . . . . Loading continued until 15% axial strain achieved? . . . . . . . . and kept locked until chamber pressure application. . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% strain? . . . . . . . . . . Initial reading on deformation indicator recorded when piston contacts cap? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . free water on specimen blotted away. . . . . Desired chamber pressure applied? . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . Calculations and graphs made according to book? . . . . . . . . . . Calculations and graphs made according to book? . . . prior to placing specimen in oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber membrane removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . test started with piston slightly above specimen 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . Axial load piston brought in contact with specimen cap several times to permit proper seating and 2. . 0. . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axial load applied to produce axial strain of approximately 1% per minute for plastic soils or 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Loading may be stopped when deviator stress has peaked then dropped 20%. . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or when axial strain has reached 5% beyond strain at peak deviator stress. . . . . . . . according to ASTM D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Specimen removed from chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . showing mode of failure. . . . . . . . . . . . and chamber and back pressures reduced to zero? . . . . .) (T296)____ (ASTM D2850)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . Deformation indicator read when piston brought into contact the final time? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load and deformation values recorded at about 0. . . . . . . . Note (ASTM only): Waiting period may need to be increased for soft or partially saturated soils. . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . .2. . . . . . . . . and water content of total specimen determined 3. . . . . . Sketch or photograph of specimen made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 10 minutes elapses before continuing test (AASHTO optional)? . . piston shall be locked in place above specimen cap after seating and alignment are checked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 psi (2 kPa) for effective consolidation pressures less than 28 psi (200 kPa) and to within ±1% for effective consolidation pressures over 28 psi (200 kPa)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7854d2h) . . . . . . . . . . . Triaxial compression chamber: (a) Top plate has vent valve for air to be forced out of chamber as it is filled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volume change measurement device (usually a burette): (a) Accurate to ±0. . . . Deformation indicator: (a) Piston travel measured to accuracy at least ±0. . . . . . . . . .25 psi (2 kPa)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Vacuums controlled and measured to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . Axial load piston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Chamber pressure and back pressure devices calibrated simultaneously against the same pressure source (only if separate devices are used)? . . . .25%) of initial specimen height? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axial load-measuring device: (a) Type: Load ring? ____ Electronic load cell? ____ Hydraulic load cell? ____ Other? ____ (b) Accurate to ±1% of axial load at failure? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 6. . . . . . . . . . ____ ** Apparatus continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . insensitive to horizontal forces and chamber pressure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Base plate has inlet valve through which pressure liquid is supplied to chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNDRAINED TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST ON COHESIVE SOILS (T297)____ (ASTM D4767)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . negligible lateral bending of piston during loading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Travel range at least 20% of initial specimen height? .05% of total volume of specimen? (Volume=0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Base plate has inlets leading to specimen base and provide for connection to cap to allow saturation and drainage of specimen when required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pore water pressure measured to allow as little water as possible into or out of specimen? . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 psi (2 kPa) for effective consolidation pressures less than 28 psi (200 kPa) and to within ±1% for effective consolidation pressures greater than 28 psi (200 kPa)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Operates with minimum of vibration? .02% (ASTM: 0. . . . . . . Axial loading device: (a) Sufficient capacity and control to provide rate of loading within ±1% of rate specified? .65 CONSOLIDATED. ____ (b) During undrained shear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Able to withstand maximum chamber pressure? . . . . . . . . . Pore-water pressure measurement device: (a) Measured to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . ____ (c) If device located inside chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure-and vacuum-control and measurement devices: (a) Chamber and back pressure controlled to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . Filter paper strips or discs (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) 9. . . . . . . . . . Weighing device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and water content cans? . indicates elapsed testing time to nearest 1 second? . . Miscellaneous: Trimming and carving tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timer. . . to separate top and bottom of specimen from cap and base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample extruder. . . . . . . . . ____ (c) Checked regularly to determine whether they have become clogged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . membrane and O-ring expander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . without sample disturbance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 11. . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . (c) Circular cross-section and circular plane surface of contact with porous discs? . . . . . . . . (g) Surfaces of cap and base that contact membrane to form a seal are smooth and free of scratches? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 15. ____ 14. . ____ (a) Measuring devices calibrated through electronic recorders using known input standards? . Valves: (a) (b) Produce minimum volume change due to their operation? . . . . .2°F (±4°C)? . . . noncorrosive. . . .5% or 50 g. . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Diameter equal to that of specimens? . . .) (T297)____ (ASTM D4767)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . compaction apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . ____ 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . used to record specimen behavior? . . . . . . . . . accurate to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note (ASTM only): If weight is greater than 0. . . . . . . . axial load must be corrected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Capable of withstanding applied pressures without leakage? . . . . . . . ____ 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Unstretched diameter between 90-95% of specimen diameter? . . . . . . ____ 19. . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 10. . . . . . .5% of applied axial load at failure or 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen-size measurement devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05% (ASTM: 0. . . . ____ 16. . . . do not dissolve in water? . . Electronic recorders (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 CONSOLIDATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with minimum sample disturbance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%) of total specimen mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber membrane: (a) Checked for leakage? . . . . . capable of extruding soil from sampling tube at a uniform rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of total dimension. . . .1 lb (50 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Weight of cap and top porous disc less than 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in same direction of travel in which sample entered tube. . . . . . . (b) Rigid. . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . impermeable material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Out of direct sunlight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water deaeration device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen cap and base: (a) Provide drainage from both ends of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNDRAINED TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST ON COHESIVE SOILS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . Porous discs: (a) Two. . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . ____ 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) Diameter of cap and base equal to initial diameter of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing environment (for consolidation and shear): (a) Temperature fluctuations less than ±7. . . . . . . ____ (c) Membrane thickness less than 1% of specimen diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rubber O-rings (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . measure diameter and height to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (f) Designed to prevent lateral motion or tilting during testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unstressed inside diameter between 75 and 85% of cap and base diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .67 COMMENTS: OSA. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . .1% of total dimension? . . . . . . number of tamps per layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5? . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Individual height or diameter measurements do not vary from the average by more than 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or (b) Adjusting number of layers. . . . . . Specimens molded to desired density by: 4. . . . . . . Trimmed specimens prepared in controlled environment where water content change is minimized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or change in water content? . .68 CONSOLIDATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largest particle size less than 1/6 of specimen diameter. . . . . . . . 1. . . . . ____ 1. . 7. . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Mounting Specimen Membrane placed on membrane expander or membrane rolled on cap or base? . ____ Pressure-control and volume-measurement system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compacted Specimens Soil thoroughly mixed with water to desired water content and stored in covered container for at least 1. . Voids from pebbles or crumbling filled with remolded soil from trimmings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 cm)? . . Specimen dimensions determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mold removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . Specimen mass determined to within ±0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 in. . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum diameter of 1. . . 5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05%? . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and pore-pressure measurement device attached to chamber 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . 2. . . . Top of each layer scarified before adding material for next layer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen mass determined to within ±0. Specimen dimensions determined to within ±0. . . . After forming with specimen ends perpendicular to longitudinal axis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . through the lines? . . and force per tamp? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum of 3 height measurements taken 120° apart and average determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . Undisturbed Specimens Specimens handled to minimize disturbance. . . . . . . . . . . . Split mold of circular cross-section that meets specimen size requirements used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamper diameter equal to or less than½ area of mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of total dimension? . . . One or more water content determinations on excess material determined according to ASTM D2216? . . . . 6. . . UNDRAINED TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST ON COHESIVE SOILS (T297)____ (ASTM D4767)____ PROCEDURE Specimen Size Cylindrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . .05%? . . One or more water content determinations of trimmings determined according to ASTM D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3. . . Average height to average diameter ratio between 2 and 2. . . . . . . . . . Porous discs and drainage tubes checked to determine they are not obstructed by passing air or water 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. (a) Kneading or tamping each layer until accumulative soil weight placed in mold is compacted to known volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 hours prior to compaction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . changes in cross-section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . 9. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . or noted on report? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum of 3 diameter measurements taken at quarter points of height and average determined? . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . Final trimming of end surfaces done with steel straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . 3. . UNDRAINED TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST ON COHESIVE SOILS (CONT. . . . . . . . . . Wet Mounting Method: (a) Alignment of specimen and specimen cap checked without use of a partial vacuum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% of estimated load at failure? . . . . . . . . (b) If eccentricity appears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . Rubber membrane placed around specimen and sealed at cap and base with two O-rings or other positive seal at each end? . . . . . . . Note: Increasing chamber pressure allowed over a period of up to 10 minutes with drainage valves open. . 3. . . . . . . . . Prior to Saturation 1. cooled to room temperature? . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top drainage line attached and alignment of specimen and cap checked? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . discs. 2. . . . filter paper strips or cage may be held in place by small pieces of tape. Porous discs saturated by boiling in water at least 10 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With drainage valves closed. . . . .69 CONSOLIDATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . .5% of estimated axial load at failure? . . . . . . Accomplished without undesirable prestressing or swelling of specimen (Test method only suggests ways of doing this step)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . Specimen cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper discs should be dipped in placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber carefully filled to avoid trapping air in the chamber? . . . . . . . . . but should not touch filter paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . more than 50% of specimen periphery covered with vertical strips of paper? . . . . . . . specimen and porous discs checked that they are centered on specimen base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry Mounting Method (ASTM: Recommended for initial saturation less than 90%) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . and vacuum reapplied? . . . . . . . . . . Burette readings then begin immediately after total pressure is reached. . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Saturation 1. . . . Dry disc placed on base. . . . if used. . Note: If using filter-paper discs between porous discs and specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen and cap realigned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . followed by second porous disc and specimen cap? . . . . (a) Partial vacuum of approximately 5 psi (35 kPa) (not to exceed consolidation stress) applied through top drainage line prior to checking alignment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . .) Wet Mounting Method Drainage lines and pore water pressure measuring device filled with deaired water? . . . . . . . and specimen checked that they are centered on base? . . 1. . . . . . Care taken not to exceed axial load of 0. . . ____ Consolidation Axial load piston brought into contact with specimen cap and deformation indicator read? . . . . . . . Piston raised a small distance above the cap and locked in place? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . Also. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . Specimen placed on disc. . . . . . until difference between chamber and back pressure equals desired effective consolidation pressure? . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vacuum released. . . . . . . . . . Specimen drainage system dried? . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Silicon grease may be used on vertical surfaces of cap and base to aid sealing. . . . maximum back pressure held constant while chamber pressure increased 4. . . . . 2. Axial load piston brought in contact with specimen cap several times to permit proper seating and alignment without exceeding load of 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper saturated with water prior to placing on specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . Dry Mounting Method: 3. Note: Dry filter-paper discs may be placed between porous discs and specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and not 5. . . . . . . . Specimen cap. . . Porous discs dried overnight in oven and cooled in desiccator to room temperature? . . . . . . . . Deformation indicator read when piston brought into contact the final time? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Saturated porous disc placed on specimen base and free water wiped from disc? . . . . . . . followed by specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . water prior to If using filter-paper strips or cage. . . . . After Specimen Has Been Mounted 1. . . . . . . . . Triaxial chamber assembled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . another disc and cap? . . .) (T297)____ (ASTM D4767)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . may be used. . . . . . . . . Loading continued until 15% strain? . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . UNDRAINED TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST ON COHESIVE SOILS (CONT. . . . . . piston coupled with specimen cap and deformation readings obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Times with easy square roots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: A marked deviation between slopes of burette and deformation curves toward end of consolidation (based on deformation readings) indicates fluid leakage from chamber into specimen. . . . . . . . . . Axial load removed. . . . Note: Loading may be stopped when principal stress difference (deviator stress) has dropped 20%. . . . . 2. . . . . . 2. . . 2. . . . . . . . . . Initial burette reading obtained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and 8 hours. . . . . . . . Consolidation continued for at least one log cycle of time or one overnight period after 100% primary consolidation has been reached. ASTM only: Pore pressure stabilization checked (pore pressure recorded and if change is less than 5%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% to 1% strain? . . . . . . . . as determined by one of the procedures of T216 (ASTM D2435)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . Burette readings recorded at increasing intervals of elapsed time (such as 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pressure is stablized)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time for 50% primary consolidation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . showing mode of failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axial load piston brought into contact with specimen cap without exceeding load of 0. . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Values then recorded at every 1%? . . . . . . . . . . 7. 15 and 30 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if used) removed. . . . . . . or when 5% additional axial strain occurs after peak in principal stress difference (deviator stress). . . . and water content of total specimen determined according to ASTM D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations and graphs made according to book? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Axial Loading Axial load applied at a rate to produce equalization of pore pressures throughout specimen at failure? . . and chamber and back pressure reduced to zero? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the reading of axial load-measuring device does not vary by more than 0. . Sketch or photograph of specimen made. Prior to Axial Loading 1. . . . . . Note: If specimen is to be used for index tests. . . . . . . .70 CONSOLIDATED. . . . . .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deformation indicator read when piston contacts cap? . If axial load-measuring device located outside chamber. . . . . . . 3. 8. . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . deformation and pore-water pressure values recorded at increments of 0. . . . . . . . Removing Specimen 1. . . . Note: Strain rate is preferably determined by dividing expected strain at failure % (such as 4%) by ten times the value of t 50. . determined by one of the procedures in T216 (ASTM D2435)? . . . . . After the 15 minute burette reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc. . . . . . Burette and deformation readings plotted versus logarithm or square root of elapsed time? . 4. . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . .5% of estimated axial load at failure? . . . . . . . . . . . . When piston moves downward prior to cap contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or other intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen quickly removed with drainage valves remaining closed? . . . . . . (t 50). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (T297)____ (ASTM D4767)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prior to placing specimen in oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free water on specimen blotted away. . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . then drainage valves opened to allow specimen to drain from both ends into burette? . .1% of estimated failure load? . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen isolated by opening or closing appropriate valves so pore-water pressure will be measured by pore-pressure measurement device and no drainage will occur during shear? . . . . . . . . . . . Initial pore-pressure reading recorded immediately prior to piston contact on cap? . .) 5. . . . pore 7. . . . . . . . . . Rubber membrane (and filter-paper strips or cage. . . . 0. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen should be weighed prior to removing material for index property tests and a representative portion of the specimen should be used to determine final water content. . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. .5. . . . . . Sufficient readings taken to define stress-strain curve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and test should be terminated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . 6. . . . . . . test started with piston slightly above specimen cap to record piston friction and upward thrust due to chamber pressure or axial load measuring device adjusted to compensate for friction and thrust? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Readout device (ASTM D3017 only). . . any type (such as boron trifluoride or helium-3 proportional counter)? . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . Reference standard. . . . . . ____ (b) Gamma detector (any type. . . . . . . . . . . . . and to establish conditions for a reproducible reference count rate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 9. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . with drive pin attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . suitably timed scaler(s)? . Site preparation device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . straightedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . may also be used to prepare hold and to extract pin. . . . . sealed mixture of radioactive material (such as americium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .water content)____ APPARATUS 1. . Nuclear density/moisture gauge. . are source. . . . . . . . . . . Slow neutron detector (AASHTO and ASTM D3017 only). . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note (ASTM only): (a) and (b) above are not specifically stated in D3017. . . . consists of: (a) Sealed source of high energy gamma radiation (such as cesium or radium)? . ____ 6. . . . . . . . such as a plate. and in Direct Transmission Method. . . . . . . ____ (b) AASHTO: Does not exceed diameter of rod in Direct Transmission instrument by more than 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . Housing (ASTM D3017 only). . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO only: correction of source decay). . . . radium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive pin extractor (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only). . . readout device and power supply in housings of rugged construction that are water and dust resistant? . . . . ____ Note: A slide hammer. . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . tool used to remove drive pin in vertical direction so pin will not distort hole? . . . . . such as Geiger-Mueller tube)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive pin (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only): (a) Used to prepare hole in material under test for inserting rod? . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . Fast neutron source (AASHTO and ASTM D3017 only). . . . . . . . . . block of material used for checking instrument operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . guiding drive pin to prepare perpendicular hole? . . . . . or californium-252) and a target material (such as beryllium)? . . . . . . .71 IN-PLACE DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL (T310)____ AND SOIL-AGGREGATE BY NUCLEAR METHODS (ASTM D2922 . . . . . . . .density)____ (SHALLOW DEPTH) (ASTM D3017 . . . . . . or other suitable leveling tool for planing test site. . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . detector. . . . . . . ____ ASTM: Of slightly larger diameter than rod in Direct Transmission instrument? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 months for D3017) in accordance with Appendix A2 and A3 (ASTM: Annex A1)? . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 3. . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If recommended by manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only) Block(s) used for wet density calibration capable of generating a 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least four new standardization checks performed and mean used as value for No? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performed with equipment at least 10 m (30 ft) [ASTM: 8 m (25 ft] from other radioactive sources. . . . . .0 lb/ft 3) on standard block(s) of materials of established and constant densities? . . . . . . . . . . . clear of large masses of water or other items which may affect reference count? . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . .water content)____ PROCEDURE Calibration 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibration curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only) Calibration produces calibration response within ±16 kg/m3 (±1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using reference standard. . . . . . . . . Performed at start of each day’s use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and mean obtained? . . . . . . . . and in density range of 1600 to 2240 kg/m3 (100 to 140 lbf/ft3)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO only: Procedure recommended by gauge manufacturer used to determine compliance with gauge calibration curves? . . . . . . . general and reliable curve covering entire density range of materials to be tested in the field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . gauge turned on prior to allow stabilization and power left on during the use of the gauge for that day? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least four repetitive readings taken at normal measurement period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: One measurement of four or more times the normal period is acceptable. . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D3017: Water content of materials used to establish calibration vary through range to include water content of materials to be tested. . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: Block(s) used for water content calibration are made of materials of established and constant moisture densities? . . . . (ASTM D2922 only) If standardization not checked within previous 3 months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tables. . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Standardization 1. . . . . . . .72 IN-PLACE DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL (T310)____ AND SOIL-AGGREGATE BY NUCLEAR METHODS (ASTM D2922 . . . . . . . ____ ASTM D3017: Equations 1 and 2 used to determine standardization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or equivalent coefficients verified or re-established at least once every 12 months (ASTM: 12 to 18 months for D2922. . . ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ or AASHTO and ASTM D2922: Equation 1 used to determined standardization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . ____ Permanent records of data retained? . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . ASTM D3017: Nuclear count rate of at least 2 samples of different known water content determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .density)____ (SHALLOW DEPTH) (ASTM D3017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Backscatter or Backscatter/Air-Gap Ratio Method (both AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only) 1. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauge set to Backscatter (BS) position? . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D3017 only: If gauge base is to be placed below surrounding surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is larger area cleared? . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . such as a trench. . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: In-place wet density determined by use of calibration curve previously established. . . .density)____ (SHALLOW DEPTH) (ASTM D3017 . . . . . . . . . All other radioactive sources kept [AASHTO only: at least 10m (30 ft)] away from gauge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . gauge manufacturer correction procedures followed? . . ____ For Backscatter/Air-Gap Ratio method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .water content)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . Horizontal area sufficient in size to accommodate the gauge prepared by planing the area smooth to 4. . . . ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . .) [ASTM: 250 mm (10 in. . . . . . . . . . . area of the gauge base? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is horizontal area at least twice the 5. ASTM only: Ratio of reading to the standard count or to the air gap count determined? . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . 2. . . . ____ 3. . . . . same number of readings for the normal measurement period 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Native fines or fine sand used to fill voids as necessary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or gauge read directly if so equipped? . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . .) [ASTM: 250 mm (10 in. . . Maximum void beneath gauge without filling does not exceed 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minute obtained in standard backscatter position? . ____ ASTM : In-place wet density determined from the count ratio and the appropriate calibration and adjustment data? . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)] from any vertical mass. . . . . . . Gauge seated firmly on prepared test site? . . . ____ Note: Many gauges have built-in provisions for automatically calculating the air-gap ratio and wet density. . . AASHTO only: Gauge turned on and allowed to stabilize (warm up) according to manufacturer’s recommendations? . . . . . . . . . . . . All loose. .73 IN-PLACE DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL (T310)____ AND SOIL-AGGREGATE BY NUCLEAR METHODS (ASTM D2922 . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D3017) Test location selected where gauge will be at least 150 mm (6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . taken for normal measurement period in air-gap position as in standard backscatter position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D2922) If test location is closer than 600 mm (24 in. . . . . . . . . disturbed and additional material removed as necessary to expose top of material to be tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Area covered by filler does not exceed 10% of bottom area of gauge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D3017 only: If depression is greater than 25 mm (1 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . ____ Air-gap ratio determined by dividing counts per minute obtained in air-gap position by counts per 6. . . . One or more 1-minute (ASTM: normal measurement period) readings secured and recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . .)] away from any vertical mass? .) Procedure 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 7. . . . . . . . . 10. COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D3017) Surface smoothed with rigid plate or other suitable tool? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . obtain maximum contact between gauge and material tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AASHTO and ASTM D2922) Depth of filler does not exceed approximately 3 mm (1/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)? . . . . . . and weights)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM: Gauge set on soil surface. . . AASHTO only: Hole forming device removed carefully to prevent the distortion of the hole. . . . . . . . . .water content)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . AASHTO: Gauge placed on material to be testing. . . . . . . . . . . Note (AASHTO only): A rod containing radioactive sources shall not be extended out of its shielded position prior to placing it in the test hole. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . One or more 1-minute (ASTM: normal measurement period) readings secured and recorded? . . . .74 IN-PLACE DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL (T310)____ AND SOIL-AGGREGATE BY NUCLEAR METHODS (ASTM D2922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Direct Transmission Method (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only) Hole made perpendicularly to prepared surface using guide and hole-forming device (ASTM only: or 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that probe is in intimate contact with the side of the hole in the gamma measurement path? . . . . . . D1557 or D4253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . damage to surface. . . . . . . AASHTO only: Gauge pulled gently in direction that will bring side of probe to face center of gauge so 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . moisture contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. AASHTO only: Test area marked to allow placement of instrument over test site and to allow alignment of source rod to the hole? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: If volume tested has excess oversize material with respect to D698. . . . . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or loose material to fall into the hole? . . . . . . . . . Hole aligned that insertion of the probe will not cause the gauge to tilt from plane of prepared area? . Note: The gauge may be rotated about the axis of the probe to obtain additional readings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . depth selector set to same depth as probe before recording the automated values (gauge computed densities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Guide plate removed and any necessary repairs made to prepared surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if necessary)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . AASHTO only: Hole is at least 50 mm (2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Ratio of the reading to the standard count determined? . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO: In-place wet density determined by calibration curve previously established. . . . . . ASTM only: Gauge seated firmly by rotating it about the probe with a back and forth motion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. or gauge read directly if so equipped? . . . . . . . . . carefully aligning it with marks on soil so that probe will be directly over pre-formed hole? . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. ASTM only: Gauge pulled gently in direction that will bring side of probe against side of hole that is closest to the detector (or source) location in the gauge housing? . . . . . . ensuring maximum surface contact? . Source rod (ASTM: probe) lowered into hole to desired test depth? . . . . ASTM only: Depth of hole deeper than depth to which probe will be placed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Guide plate of same size as base of gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . 13. 5. . correction for wet density (unit weight) and water content determined in accordance with D4718 and applied? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) deeper than desired measurement depth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM : In-place wet density determined from count ratio and appropriate calibration and adjustment data? . AASHTO only: If gauge is so equipped. . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . All other radioactive sources kept [AASHTO only: at least 10 m (30 ft)] away from gauge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . .density)____ (SHALLOW DEPTH) (ASTM D3017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM only: Corners of guide marked by scoring soil surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with hole in same location on the guide as the probe on the gauge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .water content)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . and water content in percent of dry density (or dry unit weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ Calculations (AASHTO and ASTM D2922 only) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 IN-PLACE DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL (T310)____ AND SOIL-AGGREGATE BY NUCLEAR METHODS (ASTM D2922 . . . . . . . . .density)____ (SHALLOW DEPTH) (ASTM D3017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauge seated firmly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . water content for unit volume with adjustments. . . . . . Source placed in proper position and count taken for normal measurement period? . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Some gauges have built-in provisions to compute the ratio. . . Ratio of the reading to the standard count determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gravimetric samples and laboratory determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . Equation 2 used? . . . . . . . . . . . in-place water content determined by using nuclear methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If dry density required. . . dry density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) Procedure (ASTM D3017 only) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If water content determined by other methods. . . moisture subtracted from wet density [both in kg/m3 (lbm/ft 3)] and dry density obtained (AASHTO only: or gauge readings used directly)? . . or other approved instrumentation (ASTM: an instrument which determines water content by neutron thermalization)? . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . If water content determined by nuclear methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-place water content per unit volume determined from this ration and calibration and adjustment 4. . . . . . . data? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Note: 0. . . . . Sieves (nest of two): (a) Lower sieve. . . . . . solution of sodium hexametaphosphate. . 200 SIEVE (ASTM D1140)____ APPARATUS 1. maintains 110±5°C (230±9°F)? . . Balance. . . . ____ 2. . . .76 AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IN SOILS FINER THAN THE NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .075-mm sieve should have a backing to prevent damage. . . Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . ____ 3. . . . . . 75 : m (No. meets D4753. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40) or larger? . . . . . 425 : m (No. . . . (b) Upper sieve. . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . or better? . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . Deflocculating agent (Method B only). . . 200)? . . 40 g/L (or any concentration)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% of test mass. . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen washed through the sieves by stream of water from a faucet? . . . Force of water does not cause sample to splash over sides of sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Water content determined from auxiliary specimen in accordance with D2216? . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care taken to not let water accumulate on the 75-: m sieve due to clogging of the screen? . . .000 75 mm (3 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Oven-dry mass of test specimen calculated according to D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Spray nozzle or piece of rubber tubing may be attached to faucet. . . . . . . Also. . . . . . . . . . . .1%? . Specimen dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F) and weighed to 0. . . . . . . . sample vigorously agitated and immediately poured onto the sieve nest? . . . . . . . . .) 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Specimen soaked for a minimum of 2 hours (preferably overnight)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing continued until wash water coming through sieve is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000 * 100% passing Note: If same sample is to be tested for sieve analysis according to D422. . . original dry mass Result reported to the nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Specimen mass conforms to following table (after drying):? . . . (d) At end of soaking period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen dried to constant mass at 110±5°C (230±9°F) and weighed to the nearest 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . excess water carefully decanted or suctioned from washed sample (if desired)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum mass should conform to requirements of that method. . . . . . . . . . . .1%? . . . . . . . . . 14. . 8. . . . . . . Method A (a) Specimen placed on upper sieve? . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . (a) Water content specimen mass between 20 to 30% of mass of wash test specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . .77 AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IN SOILS FINER THAN THE NO. . . Method B (using deflocculating agent) (a) Specimen placed in container and covered with water containing deflocculating agent? . . . . . . Maximum Particle Size* Minimum Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care taken not to lose any soil if material is manipulated by hand? . . smaller mass can be used and report shall indicate mass used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material retained on 75-: m sieve dried on sieve. . 10) 20 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 mm (1 ½ in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . when minimum mass not available (split spoon sample). . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculation: % less than 75 : m = original dry mass . . . . . .75 mm (No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . 200 SIEVE (ASTM D1140)____ PROCEDURE Sample thoroughly mixed and reduced in accordance with C702? . . . If transferred. . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . .final dry mass x 100? . . . . . . . . . (e) Any remaining residue in container rinsed onto sieve nest? . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: OSA. 4) 100 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . .1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 mm (3/4 in. . . . . .5 mm (3/8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ or 6. . . . . . . . . . . . .) 2. . . . . Downward pressure on the sample or sieve not used? . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Specimen does not have to be dried before soaking. ____ 1. . . . . ____ Test specimen mass is end result of the reduction (reduction to exact predetermined mass is not permitted)? . . .) 500 19. . . . or transferred to sample container? . . . .) 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Specimen agitated periodically while soaking? . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . 1b)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apparatus for performing the following tests: (a) Particle size distribution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment for obtaining and preparing samples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cumulative particle-size distribution curve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . 2)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Coarse-grained soils (more than 50% retained on 75-: m sieve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plasticity chart. . . . . . . . .78 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES (UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM) (ASTM D2487)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . similar to Fig. . . . . Soils classified as in Table 1 using the following: (a) Fine-grained soils (50% or more passes 75-: m sieve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Procedure in Section 11 followed (same as Fig. . . . . . . ____ 4. ____ COMMENTS: PROCEDURE 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Procedure in Section 12 followed (same as Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Liquid limit and plasticity index? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a and Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3? . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparation of soil specimens and required testing performed in accordance with accepted standard procedures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ Dry Strength ____ Dilatancy ____ Toughness ____ Plasticity ____ Organic ____ Inorganic Identification of Coarse-Grained Soils 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . accordance with specified schedule. . ____ Percentages. . . . .3). . . . . . . . . . . or if mass is NOT in 3. . . 5. . . . . ____ 2. . . . sand and fines estimated and noted? . . . . . . . . .city water supply or natural source. . . . . . . Identification of Fine-Grained Soils 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soil is fine-grained if it contains 50% or more fines? . . ____ Identification of Peat 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . including non-potable water? . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SOILS (VISUAL-MANUAL PROCEDURE) (ASTM D2488)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . by dry mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percentage of cobbles and boulders estimated and noted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Minimum specimen mass in accordance with the specified schedule (Section 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small hand lens (Optional)? . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Coarse-grained soil is identified in accordance with the criteria specified in Section 15? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . ____ Descriptive Information Is the following descriptive information determined in accordance with the specified procedures 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ COMMENTS: PROCEDURE Sampling 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample carefully identified as to origin? . ____ Soil is coarse-grained if it contains less than 50% fines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . difficulty in drilling or augering hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . caving of trench or hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preliminary Identification 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Section 10)?: . . . . . . . . . . . . Dilute hydrochloric acid (Optional). . . . . . . . accepted or standard procedure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is peat identified (Section 11) and then not subjected to further IDENTIFICATION procedures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of gravel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . presence of mica. .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . root holes. . . . . .)? . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . Small test tube and stopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Particles larger than the No. Sample is representative of the stratum from which it was obtained by an appropriate. . . or jar with a lid (Optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one part hydrochloric acid (10 N) to three parts water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 sieve removed from a representative sample (to obtain approximately a handful of material) and identified for the following in accordance with the criteria specified in Section 14?: . . . . . . . . . . . . . is appropriate remark included in the report? . ____ ____ Angularity ____ Shape ____ Color ____ Odor ____ Moisture Condition ____ HCl Reaction ____ Consistency ____ Range of Particle Sizes ____ Cementation ____ Structure ____ Hardness ____ Maximum Particle Size 2. . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . . . ____ Preparation for Identification Identification based on the portion of soil passing the 3-in. . . . . . . . . Purity of water . . . . . . . Pocket knife or small spatula? . . . . (75-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional comments noted (roots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F22 Date: _______________ SOIL .80 Assessment No. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .AMRL Soil Worksheets OSA. . . . . . . . . .81 MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED POROUS MATERIALS USING A FLEXIBLE WALL PERMEAMETER (ASTM D5084)____ APPARATUS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Unstretched diameter between 90-95% of specimen diameter? . . . . (b) Head loss across specimen held constant and measured to within ±5%? . . . . . . . . Constant Head (Method A): (a) Capable of maintaining and measuring constant hydraulic pressures to within ±5%? . . . Permeameter cell: (a) If deformations are measured. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Falling Head (Methods B and C): (a) Allows for measurement of applied head loss (hydraulic gradient) to within ±5% or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Base prevents leakage. . . . . ____ **Apparatus continued on next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . continuity of flow and cessation of consolidation or swelling can be verified by other means. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . flow volumes do not need to be measured. . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Flexible membranes: (a) Checked for leakage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Diameter or width of cap and base equal to specimen diameter or width ±5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . controlling and measuring back pressure to 5% or better of applied pressure? . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . Top cap and base: (a) Impermeable and rigid? . . . . Flow measurement system: Note: If lack of leakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deformation indicator graduated to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) Surfaces of cap and base that contact membrane to form a seal are smooth and free of scratches? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 mm (0. (b) Head loss across specimen measured to 5% or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . Hydraulic system: (a) Designed to facilitate rapid and complete removal of free air bubbles from flow lines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) Capable of applying. .01 in. . . . . . . . .) or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Cap designed to receive piston or extensometer (if used) so piston-to-top cap contact area is concentric with cap? . . . . . . . . Constant Rate of Flow (Method D): (a) Capable of maintaining and measuring (by syringe. .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . .) constant rate of flow through specimen to within ±5% or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Rigid tubing used throughout system? . (a) Quantity of flow measured over interval of time to 5% or better? . etc. . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . ____ (b) Effective stress on specimen (difference between cell pressure and pore water pressure) maintained to desired value within 10% or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. lateral motion and tilting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pipette. . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Back pressure system (to facilitate specimen saturation): (1) Capable of maintaining applied back pressure throughout duration of test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Four drainage lines leading to specimen (two each to base and top cap) used to facilitate gas removal (recommended)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permeameter cell pressure system: (a) Capable of applying and controlling cell pressure to within 5% of applied pressure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (ASTM D5084)____ APPARATUS (CONT. . . ____ (c) For specimens over 1000 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and sufficiently thick to prevent breaking? . . . . . . . . .) 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 mm (0. . . . .0 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7°F)? . . . . . . . . ____ 18. . . . . . . . . . . Filter paper (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature maintaining device: (a) Constant temperature room? ____ Water bath? ____ Insulated chamber? ____ Other (specify)? ________________________________ (b) Maintains temperature within ±3°C (±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen compaction equipment. . . . . . . . . Water content containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . without sample disturbance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen mounting equipment: (a) Membrane stretcher or cylinder? . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sample extruder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) Same diameter or width (±5%) as specimen. . . . . . . . . Specimen trimming equipment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porous end pieces: (a) Made of silicon carbide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Plane and smooth surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . chips and nonuniformities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Ring for expanding and placing O-rings on base and top cap? . . . .82 MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED POROUS MATERIALS USING A FLEXIBLE WALL PERMEAMETER (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 11. . . . . . . Drying oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in accordance with D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . to be placed between top and bottom porous end pieces and specimen? . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . Specimen dimension measuring device(s). . . Rubber O-rings (optional). aluminum oxide or other material not attacked by specimen or permeant liquid? . . ____ 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . suitable for compaction method specified? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for de-airing of system and specimen saturation? . . . . . . . . ____ COMMENTS: OSA. . in same direction of travel in which sample entered tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacuum pump. . with minimum sample disturbance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (e) Hydraulic conductivity significantly greater than specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . capable of extruding soil from sampling tube at a uniform rate. . . . . .) or better.01 in. . . . . . readable to 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free of cracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 19. . . . . . . measure to 0. . readable to 1. . . . . . . ____ (b) For specimens 100 g or larger. ____ 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . unstressed inside diameter or width less than 90% of cap and base diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Checked regularly to determine whether they have become clogged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 14. . . . . Balances: (a) For specimens less than 100 g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9. . . . . . . . . . . .1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water content of trimmings determined according to D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen mass determined to required tolerance (see Apparatus)? . . . . . . . . . . Prepared and compacted in mold as specified by requestor? . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . not troweled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but preparation method must be identified in report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second filter paper (if used) placed on specimen followed by second end piece and top cap? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . as well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry unit weight calculated and initial degree of saturation estimated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . specimen removed from mold and ends scarified? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height and diameter at least 6 times greater than largest particle size in specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . Using membrane expander or other O-ring expander. . . . . . Specimen Size and Preparation Minimum height and diameter of 25 mm (1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . surface of each layer scarified (unless requestor states otherwise)? . . . . . . top cap? . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . construction. . . . . . . . . Membrane placed on membrane expander and thin coat of silicon high-vacuum grease applied to 2. . . . .) or better? . . . or requestor states otherwise? . . . . . .Constant Head Method B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen? . . Laboratory-Compacted Specimens 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Constant Rate of Flow Undisturbed Specimens 1.F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . If placed and compacted in layers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compaction method noted in report? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specimen Setup 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Other preparation methods are permitted if requested. . . . . . Ends of specimen cut. . . . . . . . . . . O-rings placed to seal membrane to base and 6. . Hard clods and individual particles do not exceed 1/6 of either specimen height or diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01 in. . sides of end cap? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 in. . . . . . . . . 3. . .83 MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED POROUS MATERIALS USING A FLEXIBLE WALL PERMEAMETER (ASTM D5084)____ PROCEDURE Method demonstrated for inspection: ____ Method A . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Specimen trimmed in environment where moisture content change is minimized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . de-aired water or other cell fluid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height and diameter measured to nearest 0. . . . . . . . followed by 3. . . . . . . . . . Large clods of material not broken down prior to compaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One porous end piece placed on base and one filter paper (if used) placed on end piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After compaction. . . . . . If specimen surface is uneven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porous end pieces and filter paper (if used) soaked in permeant water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membrane placed around specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMENTS: OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height and diameter do not vary by more than ±5%? . . . . . . .3 mm (0. . . . . . . . . . . . . unless they will be broken in field 4. . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . permeameter cell assembled and filled with 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Falling-Head with Increasing Tailwater Level Method D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voids from pebble removal or crumbling that result in height or diameter variation of more than ±5% filled with remolded material from trimmings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . 4. . . . . . Specimen mounted immediately in permeameter? . .)? . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flow tubing attached to top cap (if not already attached). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Falling-Head with Constant Tailwater Level Method C . . . . 5. . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . surface indentations not so deep that height and diameter vary by more than ±5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and consolidation begun? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturation verified by one of the following techniques?: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnitude of vacuum set to generate hydraulic gradient across sample less than what will be used during hydraulic conductivity measurements? . . . . . . . above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . provided data are available for similar materials to establish that procedure used confirms saturation as required in A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a small hydraulic gradient may be applied across specimen to induce flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . or B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effective confining stress is not < 7kPa (1 psi) at any time while head is applied? . . . . . . . C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note: Drainage may be allowed from base or top of specimen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applied confining pressure adjusted to value to be used during sample saturation? . . . . . . 6. . . . . applied hydraulic gradient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . Control valves closed after all visible air removed from flow lines? . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other means. . . .84 MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED POROUS MATERIALS USING A FLEXIBLE WALL PERMEAMETER (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "B" value remains unchanged with application of larger values of back pressure ("B" value measured prior to or after completion of consolidation phase)? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each pressure increment maintained for a few minutes to a few hours. . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Specimen considered adequately saturated if "B" value > 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . periodically during consolidation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . depending on specimen characteristics? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Specimen Soaking (Optional) 1. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . prior to application of consolidation pressure and 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If monitored. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pressures in increments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permeant water flushed through flow system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backpressure applied by simultaneously increasing cell pressure and influent and effluent 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ** Procedure continued on next page. . . . . . . Cell pressure increased to level necessary to develop desired effective stress. . . Final degree of saturation calculated at completion of test? . . Note: To assist in removal of entrapped air. . . . . . . . . if monitored. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. . . . . . and pressure less than confining pressure applied to influent and effluent systems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . specimen soaked under partial vacuum applied to top of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . such as measurement of specimen volume change when pore water pressure or has been changed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. . . Flow line valves opened and any free air bubbles flushed out of system? . During saturation of system and specimen or hydraulic conductivity measurements. . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . 11. . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . device bled of any trapped air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for relatively incompressible materials. Cell pressure reservoir attached to permeameter cell line and hydraulic system attached to influent and effluent lines? . . . . . . . . . . To aid in saturation. . . . . . . . or (1) Final degree of saturation 100±5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Backpressure Saturation (usually necessary) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "B" coefficient measured as in D4767? . . . . . . .) 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maximum applied effective stress does not exceed that to which specimen is to be consolidated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consolidation Specimen height recorded. . . . If electronic pressure transducer or other measuring device is used to measure pore pressures or 2. . . .) (ASTM D5084)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . Reservoir filled with de-aired water (or other liquid) and hydraulic system filled with deaired permeant water? . . . . . . . . . . or simultaneously from both ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . 10. . . initial specimen height recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small confining pressure of 7 to 35 kPa (1 to 5 psi) applied to cell. . . . . . . . 7. . ____ Atmospheric pressure applied to specimen base through influent lines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.85 COMMENTS: OSA. : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . or change in specimen height measured. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . diameter and total mass of specimen recorded according to required tolerances? . . . . . . . . . . . Final height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ (b) Hydraulic conductivity is steady (four or more consecutive hydraulic conductivity determinations fall with ±25% of mean value for k > 1 X 10-10 m/s or within ±50% for k < 1 X 10-10 m/s. . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) (Optional) Outflow volumes recorded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . influent and effluent pressures reduced so that significant specimen volume change 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applied head loss across specimen is at no time less than 75% of initial (maximum) head loss during each individual hydraulic conductivity determination? . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permeameter cell carefully disassembled and specimen removed? .Quantity of outflow from specimen recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and a plot of hydraulic conductivity vs. . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . .) (ASTM D5084)____ PROCEDURE (CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . .Ratio of INflow to OUTflow rate Final Specimen Dimensions Applied confining. . . . . . Permeation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Either quantity of inflow or water level in influent standpipe periodically recorded? . . . . B. . . . 4. . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . ____ * Method D only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. C or D? .Either quantity of inflow and outflow or changes in water levels in influent and effluent standpipes periodically recorded? . . . . . . and All Methods (A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if monitored. . . . . . . . . . ____ Permeation continued until at least four values of hydraulic conductivity are obtained over a time interval in which: (a) Ratio of outflow to inflow rate* is between 0. . . . . . . . . . . ____ Head loss across specimen kept constant ±5%? . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ Method A (Constant Head): Required head loss across specimen measured and recorded to required tolerances? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water temperature recorded during test and hydraulic conductivity based on water at 20°C? . . . . Method B only .75 and 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C and D): Any changes in specimen height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 9/00 . . rate of outflow and head loss across specimen periodically measured to required tolerances? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method B only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is not generated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methods B and C (Falling Head): Required head loss across specimen measured and recorded to required tolerances? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . When possible. . . . . . . . . . OSA. . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . to confirm primary consolidation was completed prior to starting hydraulic conductivity test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Flow rate chosen so hydraulic gradient does not exceed specified value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method C only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . Final specimen water content determined according to D2216? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculations performed according to book equations specific to Method A. . . . . . Effluent pressure NOT decreased (air bubbles may come out of solution if pressure is decreased)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . recorded? . . . . . ____ Rate of inflow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Quantity of inflow and outflow measured and recorded periodically? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Influent pressure increased to start permeation? . . . . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Method D (Constant Rate of Flow): Constant flow rate used to start specimen permeation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . hydraulic gradient used for hydraulic conductivity measurements similar to that expected to occur in field (from < 1 to 5 cover most field conditions)? . . . . . . . . . . Back pressure maintained throughout permeation phase? .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . time shows no significant upward or downward trend)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 MEASUREMENT OF HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF SATURATED POROUS MATERIALS USING A FLEXIBLE WALL PERMEAMETER (CONT. . . : _______________ Assessor: _______________ 9/00 .F22 Date: _______________ Assessment No.AMRL Soil Worksheets SOIL .87 COMMENTS: OSA.
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