Introductory Laboratory Manual in Engineering Geology

Author(s)
Richard Orndorff
Edition
1
Copyright
2023
Pages
120
Book Type
Academic

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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

Richard Orndorff

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

Richard Orndorff

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