Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Manual
New to this Edition. Provides the associated ASTM standard at the beginning of the introductory section of each laboratory test.
2013 Geotechnical Engineering Manual Geotechnical Engineering Section. Minnesota Department of Transportation. GEOTECHNICAL TEST PROCEDURE. SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY TEST PROCEDURES. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BUREAU. The purpose of this manual is to present the geotechnical test methods used by the Soil.
Adds the liquid limit test-fall cone method (Ch. 7); there is no ASTM standard for this test, so the British standard is given.
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Adds tests on the maximum and minimum densities of granular soil (Ch. 12). Places the constant head and falling head permeability tests after the Proctor compaction test, as Chs. 13 and 14. Covers the consolidation test after the unconfined compression test, as Ch. 17. Adds several new photographs and figures.
Properly identifies the location for recording test readings/measurements in the prescribed table(s). Adds a brief description about the fundamentals of SI units to Ch. 1, 'Laboratory Test and Preparation of Report'.
Presents a more detailed description of U.S. Sieve sizes and a list of commonly used British sieve sizes in Ch. 4, 'Sieve Analysis'. Modifies Table 5-4 for data recording and other calculations to record test temperature for each reading (except for those cases in which a constant temperature bath is not used). Adds a discussion on the plasticity chart and its uses in soil classification to Ch. 8, 'Plastic Limit Test'. Reviews 'This text offers a streamlined version of the ASTM standards, which is helpful for students.
The example data sets provided within the lab experiments are quite valuable, and that is one of the reasons that I like this lab manual.' Pierce, University of South Carolina 'This lab manual is designed and written in a clear and straightforward manner, which will make lab teaching and understanding easier. That is what students like and want.'
-Mamadou Fall, University of Ottawa 'I like the fact that units are illustrated in the formulas. This manual is simple to read, the illustrations are great, and the order of the experiments matches how I conduct the lab.' -Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University. Table of Contents Preface 1. Laboratory Test and Preparation of Report 2.
Determination of Water Content 3. Specific Gravity of Soil Solids 4. Sieve Analysis 5. Hydrometer Analysis 6.
Liquid Limit Test: Percussion Cup Method 7. Liquid Limit Test: Fall Cone Method 8. Plastic Limit Test 9. Engineering Classification of Soils 10.
Standard Proctor Compaction Test 11. Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction by Sand Cone Method 12. Maximum and Minimum Dry Densities of Granular Soil (Sand) 13. Constant Head Permeability Test in Sand 14. Falling Head Permeability Test in Sand 15. Direct Shear Test on Sand 16.
Unconfined Compression Test 17. Consolidation Test 18. Triaxial Tests in Clay References APPENDICES A. Weight-Volume Relationships B. Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments C. Data Sheets for Preparation of Laboratory Reports.
Now in its sixth edition, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual is designed for the junior-level soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering laboratory course in civil engineering programs. It includes eighteen laboratory procedures that cover the essential properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain, as well as explanations, procedures, sample calculations, and completed and blank data sheets. Written by Braja M. Das, respected author of market-leading texts in geotechnical and foundation engineering, this unique manual provides a detailed discussion of standard soil classification systems used by engineers: the AASHTO Classification System and the Unified Soil Classification System, which both conform to recent ASTM specifications. To improve ease and accessibility of use, this new edition includes not only the stand-alone version of the Soil Mechanics Laboratory Test software but also ready-made Microsoft ExcelRG templates designed to perform the same calculations.
With the convenience of point and click data entry, these interactive programs can be used to collect, organize, and evaluate data for each of the book's eighteen labs. The resulting tables can be printed with their corresponding graphs, creating easily generated reports that display and analyze data obtained from the manual's laboratory tests. Features Includes sample calculations and graphs relevant to each laboratory test Supplies blank tables (that accompany each test) for laboratory use and report preparation Contains a complete chapter on soil classification (Chapter 9) Provides references and three useful appendices: Appendix A: Weight-Volume Relationships Appendix B: Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments Appendix C: Data Sheets for Preparation of Laboratory Reports Synopsis. Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual is the market-leading manual for junior-level soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering laboratory courses. It teaches students the essential properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain and provides clear, step-by-step explanations for conducting typical soil tests. The careful explanations of laboratory procedures help foster students' independence, reduce errors, and improve safety.
Written by Braja M. Das, respected author of acclaimed texts in geotechnical and foundation engineering, this manual also provides a detailed discussion of the AASHTO Classification System and the Unified Soil Classification System.
This seventh edition is enhanced by five appendices, including the newly added Appendix E that contains semi-log and linear duplicate graph paper. Now in its sixth edition, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual is designed for the junior-level soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering laboratory course in civil engineering programs. It includes eighteen laboratory procedures that cover the essential properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain, as well as explanations, procedures, sample calculations, and completed and blank data sheets. Written by Braja M.
Das, respected author of market-leading texts in geotechnical and foundation engineering, this unique manual provides a detailed discussion of standard soil classification systems used by engineers: the AASHTO Classification System and the Unified Soil Classification System, which both conform to recent ASTM specifications. To improve ease and accessibility of use, this new edition includes not only the stand-alone version of the Soil Mechanics Laboratory Test software but also ready-made Microsoft ExcelRG templates designed to perform the same calculations. With the convenience of point and click data entry, these interactive programs can be used to collect, organize, and evaluate data for each of the book's eighteen labs. The resulting tables can be printed with their corresponding graphs, creating easily generated reports that display and analyze data obtained from the manual's laboratory tests. Features Includes sample calculations and graphs relevant to each laboratory test Supplies blank tables (that accompany each test) for laboratory use and report preparation Contains a complete chapter on soil classification (Chapter 9) Provides references and three useful appendices: Appendix A: Weight-Volume Relationships Appendix B: Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments Appendix C: Data Sheets for Preparation of Laboratory Reports Table of Contents.
1 Laboratory Test and Report Preparation. 2 Determination of Water Content.
3 Specific Gravity. 4 Sieve Analysis.
5 Hydrometer Analysis. 6 Liquid Limit Test.
7 Plastic Limit Test. 8 Shrinkage Limit Test. 9 Engineering Classification of Soils. 10 Constant Head Permeability Test in Sand. 11 Falling Head Permeability Test in Sand. 12 Standard Proctor Compaction Test.
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13 Modified Proctor Compaction Test. 14 Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction by Sand Cone Method. 15 Direct Shear Test of Sand.
16 Unconfined Compression Test. 17 Consolidation Test.
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18 Triaxial Tests in Clay. Product Details ISBN: 591 Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Language: English Pages: 432 Height: 8.4 in. Width: 10.7 in. Thickness: 1.1 in. LCCN: Grade Range: College/higher educa Number of Units: 1 UPC Code: Author: Braja M null Author: Braja M. Das Subject: Engineering & Technology Civil Engineering Subject: Civil Engineering-General Subject: Engineering Subject: Civil Subject: Soil mechanics Subject: Technology Civil Engineering.