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==Interaction with other screens== | |||
Like "Nuclear Field Density" tests, the "Field Density Sand Replacement" test is often used in conjunction with: | |||
- any "Moisture Content" test | |||
AND | |||
- a "Hilf ratio and converted wet density" test | |||
OR | |||
- a "Dry Density Ratio" test | |||
Revision as of 02:34, 9 August 2006
Test Description
The test method AS1289.5.3.1 Field Density Sand Replacement is an alternative method to the nuclear field density test. It dertermines the field density of soils by sand replacement method using sand-cone apparatus
Summary
Screen shots
- Note that the values entered give an idea of the range expected but may not be practical/realistic.
How to complete the test
| Name | Expected | Required | Used for calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strip 1 | |||
| Equipment - Sieve / Balance | Select any equipment from combo boxes | No | No |
| Description - Depth of the layer tested | value > 0 | No | No |
| Description - Soil description | Text | No | No |
| Strip 2 | |||
| Pouring Apparatus - Test 1, 2 and 3 must be completed | value > 0 | Yes | Yes |
| Pouring Density - Test 1, 2 and 3 must be completed | value > 0 | Yes | Yes |
| Strip 3 | |||
| Surface correction | value > 0 | Yes | Yes |
| Hole Excavation - all fields | value > 0 | Yes | Yes |
| Hole Excavation - Mass of sand required to fill the excavated hole | result <> 100 | Yes | Yes |
Interaction with other screens
Like "Nuclear Field Density" tests, the "Field Density Sand Replacement" test is often used in conjunction with: - any "Moisture Content" test AND - a "Hilf ratio and converted wet density" test OR - a "Dry Density Ratio" test
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