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Type of plate bearing test Load = Force Pulse (falling weight) Vertical movement is measured (deflection) Record: Peak Deflection
Figure Courtesy of Mooney, et. al, Improving Quality Assurance of MSE Wall & Bridge Approach Earthwork Compaction, CDOTCDOT-20082008-11, Denver, Colorado, 2008.
LWD Configuration
Video
Testing Constraints
Testing Time
Large Particles
Non-Granular Soils
Test Procedure
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2.
3.
Drops 1-3: Seating Drops 4-6: Test Measurement Cannot Re-Test at Same Location
Raise Weight
Calibration Height
Snap Weight into Fix & Release Mechanism Adjust Guide Rod to Vertical Release Weight
Freely Falls
Catch Weight after Rebound Snap Weight into Fix & Release Mechanism
Ensure Guide Rod not Removed from Centering Ball Load Plate is not Displaced During Testing
Calibration Plate
5.
6.
Moisture Content
3-9 inches below LWD Test Depth Surface Method: Burner Method (5-692.231) Speedy Method (5-692.232)
Continue the test procedure. Record test results with note missed test drop. Retest 1 ft longitudinally from original test location.
Safety
Back Injuries
Pinching
Inspect Equipment
Cases NOT Water Tight Do not Place Guide Rod Directly on Soils Clean the Loading Device
Calibration
Coordinate through the OMRR
Repeatability Testing
Upon Receipt of New Purchase After Calibration by Test Institute Annually Measurements
TP- (05/12/09)
Page No:
Moisture Determination
- Burner Method - 5-692.231
(A) Pan Id. (B) Wt. Wet Material + Pan (C) Wt. Dry Material + Pan (D) Wt Moisture (E) Wt Pan (F) Wt. Dry Material
B-C C-E
GxH
(Q) Smart Card Number for Seating (Drops 1-3) (R) Smart Card Number for Test (Drops 4-6) (S) 4th drop (S1) (T) 5th drop (S2) *Deflection (U) 6th drop (S3) (V) Average (S) *Modulus (Evd) (W) Average (Evd) mm mm mm mm MN/m
2
Comments:
(Q) Smart Card Number for Seating (Drops 1-3) (R) Smart Card Number for Test (Drops 4-6) (S) 4th drop (S1) (T) 5th drop (S2) *Deflection (U) 6th drop (S3) (V) Average (S) *Modulus (Evd) (W) Average (Evd) mm mm mm mm MN/m
2
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