Lab Report Assessment Rubrics

Faculty: FACULTY OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Programme: BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS
Course/Code: HYDRAULICS & MECHANIC MATERIALS LABORATORY/ BFC21201
Experiment
INFILTRATION RATE TEST
Title:
Assessed by:
Section:
Student 1.
names: 2.
3.
4.
5.

Excellent
V.Poor

Good
Poor

Fair
CLO 1: Explain the results of hydraulics and mechanics materials experiments based on relevant standard and theories. [PLO4, C2]
Assessment Criteria Sub-criteria Level 1 2 3 4 5 Weight Score
Lab work aim/purposes Identify the lab purpose C1 1
and materials used List and include all lab materials C1 1
Report Use appropriate List and include all lab procedures C1 1
methodology and results
to interpret procedures Answer and discuss relevant questions,
C2 1
used equations and techniques
Development of Interpret proper results C2 0.5
Presentation methodology and
assumptions in study Discuss the use of materials and equations C2 0.5
Total 5
CLO 2: Display high quality of technical and interpretation skills in solving the assign problems. [PLO2, P4]
Assessment Criteria Sub-criteria Level 1 2 3 4 5 Weight Score
Descriptions of the lab work needs P1 0.5
Perform on-site lab work Correct use of measurement technique
P2 1.5
and equipments
Report Discussion on the Describe correct and precise data
applications of the lab P2 1.5
collection
work with measurement
techniques and Analyse and discuss the data trends and
P3 1.5
equations patterns using correct graphs
Solve the applications of equations with
P3 1
Use/adapt appropriate correct and accurate analyses
measurement 3 sets data measurement for accuracy P4 0.7
Presentation
technique/concept and
results Investigate, discuss and relate the use of
P4 0.8
lab work with real site situation
Total 7.5
CLO 3: Describe the laboratory testing procedures among group members throughout the experiments. [PLO5, A2]
Assessment Criteria Sub-criteria Level 1 2 3 4 5 Weight Score
Format of report follows given format A1 1.5
Convey information in
Report Team work: contribution from all members A1 1.5
group
Follows the field work instructions A2 1.5
Demonstrate importance of lab works,
A2 2
able to answers open ended questions
Convey spoken ideas in
Presentation
group Organisation of group presentation A2 0.7

Support members in Q&A session A2 0.3

Total 7.5

Total (%)
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FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

WATER ENGINEERING LABORATORY

LABORATORY PAPER INSTRUCTION

Subject Code BFC 21201

Experiment Code MKA – 01 (b)

Experiment Title INFILTRATION RATE TEST

Section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
 STUDENTS’ ETHICAL CODE (SEC)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA
BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

“I declare that I have prepared this report with my own efforts. I also
declare not receive or give any assistance in preparing this report and
make this affirmation in the belief that nothing is in, it is true”

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NAME :………………………………
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*This SEC paper sheet is compulsory to be compiled in the lab report for each student by group
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PART B: INFILTRATION RATE TEST

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To identify the characteristics of the infiltration rate of water into soils in the field.

2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have
learned to:
a. Understand the concept of infiltration of water into soils.
b. Understand the factors which influence the infiltration rates.

3.0 THEORY
The volume of water used during each measured time interval is converted into an incremental
infiltration velocity for both the inner ring and annular space using the following equations;
VIR  VIR /( AIR .t ) where, VIR is the inner ring incremental infiltration velocity(cm/hr), VIR is the
volume of water used during time interval to maintain constant head in the inner ring (mL), AIR is the
internal area of inner ring (cm 2) and t is the time interval (hour). For the annular space between
rings, calculate as follows; VA  VA /( AA .t ) where V A is the annular space incremental
infiltration velocity (cm/hr), V A is the volume of water used during time interval to maintain constant
head in the annular space between the rings (mL), AA is the area of annular space (cm 2) and t is
the time interval (hour). The infiltration rate calculated with the inner ring should be the value used for
results if the rates for the inner ring and annular space differ. The difference in rates is due to
divergent flow.

4.0 EQUIPMENTS
a. Two stainless steels rings measure 12” and 24” diameter x 20” high.
b. Marriotte tube.

5.0 PROCEDURES
1. After a test site has been selected and the soil surface has been prepared. Ring is driven into the
soil using driving cap on the top which is wood block that can be used to absorb the energy from a
sledge hammer. The outer ring is inserted by moving the wood block around the edge of the
driving cap. The ring is inserted to a depth that will (a) prevent the test water from leaking to the
ground surface surrounding the ring, and (b) be deeper than the depth to which the innner ring will
be driven. A depth of about 15 cm is usually adequate.
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1. Once the outer ring is in place, the inner ring can be centered inside the large ring and driven to
a depth that will prevent leakage of water the ground surface surrounding the ring. A depth of
about 5 - 10 cm is usually adequate. Both the outer and the innner ring should be level. The soil
surrounding the wall of the rings should be exempt of excessive disturbance. In case extensive
cracking or heave are observed, the rings should be reset to a different location using a
technique that will minimize such disturbance.

2. There are three ways to maintain constant head (water lever) within the inner ring and annular
space between the two ring, manually controlling the flow liquid, the use of constant – level float
valves, or the use of a mariotte tube. The latter option is the preferred one since it auto-regulates
water flow to the ring. A pair or water bottle is used to fill both rings with water to the same
desired depth in each ring. The water flow from the mariotte tube can than be initiated. As soon
as the fluid level becomes constant, the water level in the inner ring and in the annular space is
measure (and recorded) to the nearest 2 mm using a ruler or a tape measure. The water level is
maintained at a selected head (level) in both the inner ring annular space between rings
throughout the test to prevent flow of water from one ring to the other.

3. The volume of water that is added to maintain a constant head in the inner ring. And annular
space during each timing interval is determined by measuring the change in elevation of the
water level in the appropriate graduated mariotte tube. For average soils, the volume of water
used to maintain the head recorded at every 5 min intervals for at least 6 hours, or until a
relatively costant infiltration rate is achieved. The appropriate reading frenquency may be
determined only through experience and may be more frequent for high-K materials.
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6.0 RESULT AND CALCULATIONS

TABLE 6.1: Infiltration rate experiment results

Time, t Inner Infiltration Infiltration Rate

(s) (mm) Capacity (mm/s)
(mm)

* Stop after 3 constant readings.

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7.0 QUESTIONS
1. Plot a graphs of:
a. Infiltration capacity versus time
b. Infiltration rate versus time
2. From the graph in 1(b), please identify the basic of infiltration rate
3. Sketch a graphs of infiltration rate versus time for the three different characteristics of
soils:
a. dry soil.
b. wet soil.
c. saturated soil.
Explain each of the graphs.

Prepared by: Updated by:

WAN AFNIZAN BIN WAN MOHAMED SABARIAH MUSA

Signature: Signature:

Date: 14 July 2008 Date : 14 February 2014