BCE 322/L GROUP 3

LABORATORY
REPORT
EXPERIMENTS 1-12 CODE: 5912
 EXPERIMENT 1: Soil Sampling and Profiling

Conclusion:
The soil's appearance in different layers is influenced by various factors like minerals, water content,
and organic matter. Moisture levels typically increase with soil depth, highlighting the significance of
soil sampling to assess physical properties and obtain samples for thorough analysis, aiding in better
understanding and management of soil.
 EXPERIMENT 2: Preparation of Disturbed Samples

Conclusion:
Disturbed samples are valuable for assessing specific gravity, grain size distribution, Atterberg limits,
compaction characteristics, and visually classifying soil types. Meanwhile, the meticulous preparation
of disturbed samples is essential for accurately identifying soil properties, emphasizing the importance
of careful sampling techniques in soil analysis and engineering projects.
EXPERIMENT 3: Preparation of Undisturbed Samples

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the meticulous preparation of undisturbed soil samples—those obtained without
altering the natural structure of the soil—is significant, ensuring accurate analysis and interpretation of
soil properties such as shear strength, compressibility, permeability, and pore structure. These samples
provide critical insights into the behavior and characteristics of soils, essential for informed decision-
making in engineering and construction projects.
EXPERIMENT 9: Determination of the Liquid Limit of the Soil

Observations:
Calculations: Flow Curve:

Results:
Conclusion:
In conclusion, 59. 905 is the moisture content of the soil sample to close the groove in the soil pat at 13mm at
25 blows. Liquid limit of clayey soil marks its transition from a plastic to a liquid state, serving as a crucial
parameter for classifying and understanding the consistency of fine-grained or cohesive soils. This value not
only informs soil classification but also aids in predicting soil consolidation properties for determining factors
such as allowable bearing capacity and settlement of foundations, while also facilitating calculations related to
clay activity and soil toughness index.
EXPERIMENT 11: Compaction Test

Observations:
Calculations: [ Sample calculation from trial 1.]
Results:
Results:
Compaction Curve:

Maximum dry density: 12

Optimum water content (OMC): 38
Conclusion:

In conclusion, the compaction test conducted in the laboratory provided valuable insights into the behavior of
the soil under varying moisture contents. The determination of the maximum dry density and optimum water
content aids in optimizing compaction efforts during construction projects, ensuring stability and longevity of
the structures. These findings highlights the importance of meticulous testing procedures in achieving efficient
and durable construction practices.
EXPERIMENT 4: Determination of Moisture Content
of Soils

DATA ANALYSIS:
Determination of Moisture Content of Soils

RESULTS:
CONCLUSION:

To sum up the data shows that this experiment can procure the relationship between moisture
content and the depth of the soil where the samples are obtained.
EXPERIMENT 5: Determination of the Unit Weight of
a Soil Sample
RESULTS:

Conclusion: Therefore, in order to accurately determine the volume and the unit weight of the soil sample duet to
the imperfection of the soil sample, it is better to take advantage of the water.
EXPERIMENT 6

Specific Gravity Test

Laboratory Report: Specific Gravity Test
• Pcnometer Calibration
Specific Gravity Determination
Calculations :

Results:
Conclusions :

Changes in temperature during the soil test can alter its

specific gravity, primarily due to the presence of trapped
air within the soil sample. Errors in test outcomes may
arise due to inadequate removal of this trapped air.
EXPWRIMENT 7

Determination of Particle
Size by Sieve Analysis
Laboratory Report: Determination of Particles Size by Sieve Analysis
Conclusions :

The distribution of different grain size affects the engineering

properties of soil. We observe that the grain size analysis
provides the grain size distribution and its required in classifying
the soil during the process. Sieving manually was hard for us
because shaking the sieve we need to give a lot of effort in order
the soil sample will pass through and it consumed much time.
EXPWRIMENT 8

Determination of Particle
Size by Hydrometer Analysis
Results:
Hydrometer Method
Conclusion:

The purpose of this experiment is to determine the grain

size distribution for the fraction of soil that is smaller than
0.075mm of diameter from sieve analysis. Finer soil are
dispersed soaking the soil sample in dispersing the agent
and by rapid stirring neutralize the changes between the
soil particles.
EXPWRIMENT 9
Introduction

Methodology

Conclusion

Recommendation
EXPERIMEN
T Determination
10: of Plastic
Limit and Plasticity Index of
Soil
EXPERIMEN
T 11:
Compaction Test
Observations:
EXPERIMEN
T 12:
Field Density Test
EXPERIMENT 13: Permeability Test (Constant Head)
Results:
Conclusion:

The experiment aimed to find the permeability coefficient

for a sand sample, yielding satisfactory results. The
calculated coefficients were 13.631 x 10^-3, 13.631 x 10^-3,
and 10.439 x 10^-3 at 30°C for trials 1, 2, and 3. The soil
sample showed notable permeability, but as particle size
decreases, permeability decreases accordingly.
EXPERIMENT 14: Permeability Test (Falling Head)
Conclusion:

The experiment aimed to find the permeability coefficient

of a soil sample, yielding satisfactory results. The coefficient
of permeability was determined to be 1.1 x 10^-3 cm/s, 1 x
10^-3 cm/s, and 1.05 x 10^-3 cm/s at 23°C, 22°C, and 24°C
for trials 1, 2, and 3, respectively. It's apparent that the soil
sample used is fairly permeable. However, as particle size
decreases, permeability diminishes accordingly.
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