4.

0 TEST EQUIPMENTS
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Compression device of any

suitable type (loading frame of
capacity 2 kN), with a constant
rate movement.

Sample extractor

Split moulds 3.5 cm diameter and

7 cm long.

Frictionless end plates of 7.5 cm

diameter (Perspex plate with
silicon grease coating)

Oven

Balance Sensitive to weigh 0.1 g.

Containers for moisture content

determination.

Proving ring of 0.01 kg sensitivity

for soft soils and 0.05 kg for stiff
soils.

Dial gauge (sensitivity 0.01 mm)

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Soil sample = Wet clayed soil

5.0 PREPARATION OF SPECIMEN

1. The split mould (38 mm in diameter) is oiled lightly from inside.

2. Remoulded soil sample is prepared by compacting the soil at desired water

content and dry density in the split mould.
3. Split mould is opened carefully and sample is taken out

4. Trim the specimen to the specified dimension (38 mm in diameter and 76 mm

in height).
5. Repeat the procedure 1 to 4.

6. Minimum three soil specimens should be prepared for test.

6.0 PROCEDURES

 7. Start applying the load and record the readings of the proving ring dial and
strain dial for every 0.2 mm
8. Continue loading till failure occurs or 20% vertical deformation is reached (15
mm compression of a 38 mm diameter specimen).
9. Sketch the failure pattern; measure the angle between the cracks and the
horizontal if possible.

5. Adjust gear position on the load frame to give suitable vertical displacement.
6. Set the reading of proving ring and dial gauge to zero.

3. Place a hardened steel ball on the bearing plate. Adjust the centerline of
specimen such that the proving ring and the steel ball are in the same line.
4. Fix dial gauge to measure vertical compression of the specimen.

1. Measure the initial length and diameter of the soil specimen.

2. Place the specimen on the base plate of the load frame (sandwiched between
the end plates)