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Determination of Field Density of Soil by Core Cutter Method

This document outlines the core cutter method for determining the field density of soil. Key steps include: [1] measuring the core cutter dimensions and weighing it empty, [2] inserting the core cutter into undisturbed soil, [3] excavating around and lifting the core cutter with soil sample intact, and [4] weighing the core cutter with soil to determine density using the cut volume, dry weight, and moisture content. Precautions are noted such as only using this method for fine-grained soils and minimizing soil disturbance during sampling.

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Determination of Field Density of Soil by Core Cutter Method

This document outlines the core cutter method for determining the field density of soil. Key steps include: [1] measuring the core cutter dimensions and weighing it empty, [2] inserting the core cutter into undisturbed soil, [3] excavating around and lifting the core cutter with soil sample intact, and [4] weighing the core cutter with soil to determine density using the cut volume, dry weight, and moisture content. Precautions are noted such as only using this method for fine-grained soils and minimizing soil disturbance during sampling.

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DETERMINATION OF FIELD DENSITY OF SOIL

BY CORE CUTTER METHOD

AIM
To determine the field density of soil by core cutter method

APPARATUS

1. Cylindrical core cutter


2. Steel rammer
3. Steel dolly
4. Balance
5. Steel rule
6. Spade or pickaxe
7. Straight edge
8. Knife

Core cutter, Dolly & Rammer


PROCEDURE

1. Measure the height (h) and internal diameter (d) of the core cutter and apply grease to the
inside of the core cutter
2. Weigh the empty core cutter (W 1)
3. Clean and level the place where density is to be determined.
4. Drive the core cutter, with a steel dolly on its top, into the soil to its full depth with the help
of a steel rammer.
5. Excavate the soil around the cutter with a crow bar and gently lift the cutter without
disturbing the soil in it.
6. Trim the top and bottom surfaces of the sample and clean the outside surface of the cutter.
7. Weigh the core cutter with soil (W 2)
8. Remove the soil from the core cutter, using a sample ejector and take representative soil
sample from it to determine the moisture content.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Core cutter method of determining the field density of soil is only suitable for fine grained
soil (Silts and clay). This is because collection of undisturbed soil sample from a coarse
grained soil is difficult and hence the field properties, including unit weight, cannot be
maintained in a core sample
2. Core cutter should be driven into the ground till the steel dolly penetrates into the ground
half way only so as to avoid compaction of the soil in the core.
3. Before lifting the core cutter, soil around the cutter should be removed to minimize the
disturbances.
Observation and calculations:

Determination No.
Sl. No. Observations an Calculations
1 2 3
Observation
1 Core cutter No.
2 Internal diameter
3 Internal height
4 Mass of empty core cutter (M1)
5 Mass of core cutter with soils (M2)
Calculations
6 M=M2 – M1
7 Volume of cutter V
8 Water content
9 Dry density using formula

Result:
Dry density of the soil= ________g/cc.

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