Introductory Laboratory Manual in Engineering Geology
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 106
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 120
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This introductory lab manual for a junior or senior-level course in engineering geology describes a suite of basic ASTM standard tests for evaluating the physical properties of soil. Each section covers equipment lists, step-by-step procedures, data sheets, and notes for accommodating tests to academic lab settings. Chapters include standard tests for water content, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, in situ density, unconfined compressive strength, direct shear, and others.
1. Introduction to Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering
2. The Definition of Soil
3. Soil Phase Diagram
4. Standards for Soil Testing
5. A Note about Testing Soil in Classroom and Academic Lab Settings
6. Water Content of Soil
7. Specific Gravity of Soils
8. Particle Size Distribution – Sieve Analysis
9. Particle Size Distribution – Hydrometer Analysis of Fines
10. Atterberg Limits: Plastic Limit Test
11. Atterberg Limits: Liquid Limit Test (and Plasticity Index)
12. Sand Cone Test for Unit Weight/Density of Soil
13. Optimum Moisture Content for Compaction: Standard Proctor Test
14. Optimum Moisture Content for Compaction: Modified Proctor Test
15. Unconfined Compressive Strength
16. Direct Shear
17. California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of Soil
18. Constant Head Permeameter
19. Falling Head Permeameter
This introductory lab manual for a junior or senior-level course in engineering geology describes a suite of basic ASTM standard tests for evaluating the physical properties of soil. Each section covers equipment lists, step-by-step procedures, data sheets, and notes for accommodating tests to academic lab settings. Chapters include standard tests for water content, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, in situ density, unconfined compressive strength, direct shear, and others.
1. Introduction to Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering
2. The Definition of Soil
3. Soil Phase Diagram
4. Standards for Soil Testing
5. A Note about Testing Soil in Classroom and Academic Lab Settings
6. Water Content of Soil
7. Specific Gravity of Soils
8. Particle Size Distribution – Sieve Analysis
9. Particle Size Distribution – Hydrometer Analysis of Fines
10. Atterberg Limits: Plastic Limit Test
11. Atterberg Limits: Liquid Limit Test (and Plasticity Index)
12. Sand Cone Test for Unit Weight/Density of Soil
13. Optimum Moisture Content for Compaction: Standard Proctor Test
14. Optimum Moisture Content for Compaction: Modified Proctor Test
15. Unconfined Compressive Strength
16. Direct Shear
17. California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of Soil
18. Constant Head Permeameter
19. Falling Head Permeameter