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The document outlines the objectives and methodologies for ground investigations, emphasizing the importance of characterizing soil and rock properties to assess site suitability for development. It details various types of laboratory tests, including classification, chemical, and contamination testing, which are essential for providing design parameters. Additionally, it highlights the need for accredited laboratories and structured test schedules to ensure accurate and reliable results.

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Selection Lab Tests

The document outlines the objectives and methodologies for ground investigations, emphasizing the importance of characterizing soil and rock properties to assess site suitability for development. It details various types of laboratory tests, including classification, chemical, and contamination testing, which are essential for providing design parameters. Additionally, it highlights the need for accredited laboratories and structured test schedules to ensure accurate and reliable results.

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GROUND INVESTIGATION

TESTING

Selection of Testing
for
SPECIFIERS
Ground Investigations

The technical objectives of a ground


investigation

Characterize ground
Determine hazards
Assess suitability of a site for the proposed
development
Provide design parameters

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Achieving Technical
Objectives
To identify and classify soil and rock samples and
determine soil and rock properties relevant to the
technical objectives of the ground investigation

Geological description of samples collected


during investigation
In-situ testing during investigation
Geotechnical and analytical laboratory testing
of samples collected during investigation

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Laboratory Testing

Testing by a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 is an essential


part of soil and rock testing

Competency of staff
Control of test conditions
Accuracy of test measurements
Traceability of measurements to national standards
Control of test material
Repeatability of results

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Presentation of Results

AGS Electronic Data Format


To the format specified by standard for
the test

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Laboratory Testing

Soil and Water testing


Rock Testing
Chemical Testing (for effect on
construction materials)
Contamination (Analytical) Testing

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Types of Laboratory Tests

Classification tests
Chemical Tests
Compaction Tests
Shear strength and triaxial tests
Consolidation Tests
Permeability Tests
Specialist Tests
Rock Tests
Contamination Tests

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Structuring the Test
Schedule

Design data required and for what purpose


Identification of material characteristics
Identification of contamination levels
Type of sample needed
Minimum mass of sample
Multiple tests on samples

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Classification Tests

Moisture content
Density
Atterberg limits
Particle size distribution

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Rock Testing

Classification (moisture, density, porosity, slake


durability)
Point load strength
Uniaxial compressive strength and modulus
Triaxial strength
Permeability

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Chemical Tests

To provide design parameters for civil


engineering materials in the ground
pH, sulphate, chloride, carbonate
Organic content and mass loss on ignition
Special testing (eg SD1)

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Compaction Tests

Density/moisture content relationships


California bearing ratio (CBR)
Moisture condition value tests (MCV)
Maximum/minimum density
Combined relationship testing

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Shear Strength and Triaxial
Tests

Shear Box
Laboratory vane shear
Quick undrained triaxial test (total stress)
Consolidated undrained triaxial test (effective
stress)
Consolidated drained triaxial test (effective
stress)
Ring shear for residual strength

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Consolidation Tests

One dimensional consolidation


Triaxial consolidation
Hydraulic cells (Rowe)
Swelling tests

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Permeability Tests

Constant head permeameter


Falling head permeameter
Triaxial permeability

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Specialist Soils Tests

Other tests are available for specific purposes

Talk to your Laboratory

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Contamination Testing

pH
Organics
Inorganics
Metals
Asbestos

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Further Guidance

AGS Guide: The selection of geotechnical soil


laboratory testing
AGS Addendum note on Analytical Testing
AGS Guide lines for Combined
Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical
Investigations

If in doubt seek advice from the laboratory

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