Experiment No.

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DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLING, LABELING AND STORAGE

1. Objective(s):
This activity aims to introduce the use of hand auger for obtaining disturbed soil samples and the
standard method of storage of soil for future laboratory use.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

The students shall be able to:
• understand the standard procedure in soil sampling and handling
• perform the soil profiling as observed from the results of the experiment

3. Discussion:

The simplest method of soil investigation and sampling is through the use of auger borings. This method
is applicable for retrieving disturbed soil samples that are to be tested in the laboratory to further
determine its engineering properties. However, it is important to be reminded that improper handling and
storage of the sample can compromise the integrity of the soil investigation conducted.

A standardized labeling of the sample is beneficial as the soil sample, in general, is handled by different
personnel in the field investigation and in the laboratory. It is important that all pertinent data observed
on the field are to be written down in the sample label in addition to the primary record book of the site
engineer. The data in the sample label will direct the laboratory personnel in finalizing the borehole log
which is to be counterchecked by the site engineers’ primary record book.

4. Resources:

1. Soil auger
2. Spade or shovel
3. Moisture tight sample containers
4. Pans

5. Procedure:
1. Clear the area of grass and vegetation where the sample is to be obtained. Create an alignment
of three (3) boreholes that are about 3.0 meters away from each other.
2. With the use of soil auger, the soil is bored until desired depth is reached. After a half (0.50)
meter advancement, withdraw the auger to the hole and remove the soil for examination and
testing. Record the depth and the observations on the soil sample retrieved.
3. Seal the soil sample in a moisture tight container and label appropriately.
4. Extract again the soil in the succeeding borehole advancement until a depth of 2.0 to 3.0 meters
is reached.
5. Repeat procedures 1 to 4 for Borehole no. 2. Draw the stratigraphy of the site to determine the
geometry of the soil layers.

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Course: Soil Mechanics Experiment No.: 1
Group No.: 2 Section: CE41FA3
Group Leader: Coming, Jeremiah C. Date Performed: 11/23/19
Group Members: Date Submitted: 12/07/19
1. Codillo, John Mark Instructor: Engr. Jennifer L. Camino
2. Criste, John Irvin B.
3. Dabbay, Cressavie J.
4. De Jesus, Jan Hendrick J.
5. Desonia, Keith Natalie J.

6. Data and Results:

Borehole No. 1
Depth Description
0.00 to 0.50 Majority of the soil is clay
0.50 to 1.00 There is a significant amount of slit
1.00 to 1.50 There is a significant amount of sand
1.50 to 2.00 There is a significant amount of rock

Borehole No. 2
Depth Description
0.00 to 0.50 Majority of the soil is clay
0.50 to 1.00 There is a significant amount of slit
1.00 to 1.50 There is a significant amount of sand
1.50 to 2.00 There is a significant amount of rock

Borehole No. 3
Depth Description
0.00 to 0.50 Majority of the soil is clay
0.50 to 1.00 There is a significant amount of slit
1.00 to 1.50 There is a significant amount of sand
1.50 to 2.00 There is a significant amount of rock

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Borehole Location Map:

7. Conclusion:

The researchers have utilized the hand auger for obtaining disturbed soil samples and the standard
method of storage of soil for future laboratory use.

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8. Assessment (Rubric for Laboratory Performance):

BEGINNER ACCEPTABLE PROFICIENT

CRITERIA SCORE
1 2 3
I. Laboratory Skills
Members
Members do not Members always
Manipulative occasionally
demonstrate needed demonstrate needed
Skills demonstrate needed
skills. skills.
skills
Members are unable Members are able to Members are able to set-
Experimental
to set-up the set-up the materials up the material with
Set-up
materials. with supervision. minimum supervision.
Members
Members do not Members always
occasionally
Process Skills demonstrate targeted demonstrate targeted
demonstrate targeted
process skills. process skills.
process skills.
Members do not Members follow
Safety Members follow safety
follow safety safety precautions
Precautions precautions at all times.
precautions. most of the time.
II. Work Habits
Time
Members do not Members finish on Members finish ahead of
Management /
finish on time with time with incomplete time with complete data
Conduct of
incomplete data. data. and time to revise data.
Experiment
Members have
Members do not
defined Members are on tasks
know their tasks and
responsibilities most and have defined
have no defined
Cooperative of the time. Group responsibilities at all
responsibilities.
and Teamwork conflicts are times. Group conflicts are
Group conflicts have
cooperatively cooperatively managed at
to be settled by the
managed most of the all times.
teacher.
time.
Clean and orderly
Clean and orderly
Messy workplace workplace with
Neatness and workplace at all times
during and after the occasional mess
Orderliness during and after the
experiment. during and after the
experiment.
experiment.
Members require
Ability to do Members require Members do not need to
occasional
independent supervision by the be supervised by the
supervision by the
work teacher. teacher.
teacher.
Other Comments/Observations: Total Score

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 (𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒)
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 =
24
× 100

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Documentation

The researchers