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Soil Mechanics Lab Manual, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-55683-2

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Each chapter in the manual describes one test. Instructor may choose to combine more than one test during a given laboratory session. For example, the moisture content and specific gravity laboratory exercises are relatively short, so it would be reasonable to combine these exercises into one three-hour laboratory period.
Structured Presentation: Each test is structured in the same manner, and includes the following sections:
- Section 1 – Applicable ASTM Standards;
- Section 2 – Video Demonstration Website;
- Section 3 – Purpose of Measurement;
- Section 4 – Definitions and Theory;
- Section 5 – Equipment and Materials;
- Section 6 – Procedure;
- Section 7 – Expected Results;
- Section 8 – Likely Sources of Error;
- Section 9 – Additional Considerations.
Laboratory exercises and data sheets are included at the end of each chapter.
Brief video demonstrations are available online for each of the laboratory experiments described in this manual. Each demonstration includes a brief background of the test, required equipment, and step-by-step procedure for the measurement and reduction of experimental data.
Data sheets are written to be used for practical purposes as well as educational purposes, with places to insert information regarding project, boring number, and soil Recovery Depth/Method.
The procedures for all of the tests described in this manual are written in accordance with applicable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. It is important to be familiar with these standards to under-stand, interpret, and properly apply laboratory results obtained using a standardized method. Each test described in this manual has an associated ASTM standard number.