PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB I (PECEL I)

Atterberg Limits Test (Experiment 4)

1. Liquid Limit Determination

No of blows 29 18 14
Can no C D A
Wt of wet soil + can (g) 193 177 164
Wt of dry soil + can (g) 163 146 135
Can alone (g) 47 45 45

2. Plastic Limit Determination

Can no B
Wt of wet soil + can (g) 62
Wt of dry soil + can (g) 61
Can alone (g) 46

Note:

 You are to report your experiments using the following sub-headings - title, aim,
theory, apparatus (plus a sketch of at least 1), procedure, precautions, raw
experimental readings, calculation and conclusion.
 You may have to insert some extra sheet(s) to your manuals if the space provided is
not sufficient for your work. Please, ensure they are firmly and neatly attached.
 Your submission deadline is on Monday, 22-04-2024 by noon. I will no longer be
travelling because my travel was rescinded.
 The submission of your manuals should be made through your course reps on the
said deadline.
 If you need to speak with me use the number, 08051696905.

Paul Osahon Osamudiamen

Asst. Chief Technologist,
Civil Engineering Dept., Uniport.
19-04-2024.