Bs 1377 part 9 pdf programme

For the purposes of this part of bs 77 the definitions given in bs 77 1 apply. Part 4 to obtain its optimum moisture content for the samples preparation of consolidation tests series. The programme of laboratory testing was carried out in accordance with. Bs77 methods of test for soils for civil engineering. To see a list of other bs standards on the document library click here. The test is conducted until failure or until penetration reaches 15% of the plate size and the load causing this penetration is taken as the ultimate load bs 77. Bs773 methods of test for soils for civil engineering. Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.

Basic items to perform the test are the 22t00621 andreasen pipette which is hold by the 22t00622 pipette stand for raising or lowering precisely the pipette to the required level without disturbing the suspension under test. Insitu tests, british standards institution, london. The percentage inclusion of fibres was kept at an increment of 0. Bs 77 is in the process of being revised and will comprise nine separate parts. This part of bs 77 describes insitu methods of test on soils for civil engineering purposes, i. It is a revision of the insitu test methods described in bs 77. This part of bs 77 has been updated to align with more recently published standards, including bs en iso 178921.

This maximum density corresponds to a minimum voids ratio, e min 0. This set of equipment has been put together to list what is necessary to carry out the test using the method described in bs77 part 9 additional items may be required, please refer to the standard. Set of single stage tests tested in accordance with bs 77. Download bs 77 parts 1 to 9 zip from 20 mb, bs 77 parts 1 to 9. The test report shall state that the test was carried out in accordance with 7.

Geological and geotechnical investigations and testing. It shall contain the following, in addition to the information listed in clause 9 of bs 77. Plate bearing test is carried out in the field to serve this purpose. The amount of water, expressed as a proportion by mass of the dry solid particles, known as the moisture content, has a profound effect on soil behaviour.

Two small samples were extracted from each sample group, placed in a separate container and immediately. The test shall be carried out in general accordance with bs 77. Part 1 covers general information, parts 2 to 8 relate to. Centrifuge modelling of plate bearing tests tu delft repositories. Cbr test can be performed not only in laboratory but also insitu. Insitu density, sand replacement small pouring cylinder to bs77 part 92. This british standard, a part of the bs 77 series, specifies methods of test for the determination of consolidation and permeability characteristics of saturated soils using apparatus which is more complex than that used for the tests described in bs 775. This part of bs 77 has been prepared under the direction of the road engineering standards policy committee.

Bs 77 part 9 2 inplace density test by sand cone method astm d 1556 3 insitu density test using nuclear densitometer bs 77 part 9 astm d 6938 4 dry density moisture content relationship mddomc bs 77 part 4 astm d 1557 5 particle size distribution sieve analysis bs 77 part 2 6 california bearing ratio. Bs 77 9 1990 methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 9 insitu tests. British standard bs77 vibrating hammer method astm d 4253 maximum index density and unit weight of soils using a vibratory table based on the results of these tests as well as additional tests to measure the compressibility of the soil, recommendations were made for compaction. Norhayati, petroliam nasional berhad, 12 march 2003, uncontrolled copy, c bsi tests. This british standard, a part of the bs 77 series, specifies methods of test for the determination of consolidation and permeability characteristics of saturated soils using apparatus which is more complex than that used for the tests described in bs 77 5. For routine work such a programme is impractical and rarely used, because of. The strength parameter can then be back calculated using the traditional bearing capacity equation 1 e.

Here you can find bs 77 parts 1 to 9 zip shared files. Compressibility, permeability and durability part 6. Permability falling head bs 777 test 4 determination of shear strength by direct shear in small shear box sand equivalent bs 773 c9 sand equivalent bsen 9338 sand equivalent sieve analysis bs 772. Bs 77 9 is a revision of the insitu test methods described in bs 77. Normative references required to achieve compliance to this standard.

Find the most uptodate version of bs 77 9 at engineering360. Each mixture was compacted according to the section 3. A circular plate having a maximum diameter of 300 600mm shall be used. The relationship between the water content and the dry density of specimen was determined in accordance with bs 77 4. Noncohesive soils conditionally cohesive soils and soft rocks.

Controls proposes a dual purpose test assembly that, connected to the suitable accessories, can satisfy both needs. Partially replaced, current, confirmed, superseded. The introduction of the new european bs en iso 17892 series has begun with the publication of bs en iso 178921. Free download bs 77 pdf standard from public digital library. Existing topsoil material shall, except where it is to be left in place in the locations described in appendix 68. The introduction of this new standard is part of the ongoing programme of revision and replacement of parts of the bs 77. Part 2 astm d 314886 astm c 12090 astm c 88089 astm c 12090 astm c 9987 bre rep. The repeatability of the test was high and consistent results were obtained. Sulfate specification for structural backfills trl. A steel plate is set on the soil on the levelled surface or at the bottom of the excavation. Compressibility, permeability and durability tests.

Balance calibration has been reduced from sixmonthly to annual to align with other geotechnical testing. Used for determining the particle size distribution of very fine soils. Comparison of test results from a compacted fill sciencedirect. Bs 779 is a revision of the insitu test methods described in bs 77. This part of bs 77 describes insitu methods of test on soils for civil. The distinction between laboratory and insitu tests is that. Manual or electronic option, with pore and back pressure facilities. The cbr test is covered by part 9 of the british standard bs77 which covers soils for civil engineering purposes. The methods described in this part of this standard have been arranged in groups either according to the purpose of the test or the mode of execution. Click the standard number above to see a list of test sets to bs 77 part 9.

Soils for civil engineering purposes licensed copy. Schedule of accreditation united kingdom accreditation service. Sep 18, 2015 the introduction of the new european bs en iso 17892 series has begun with the publication of bs en iso 178921. Buy a pdf download or hardcopy of british standard bs 77 5. Save page to pdf the page to pdf system has been restored. Evaluation of laboratory compaction procedures for. The consolidation properties of natural fibre clay composite. Part 9 to be carried out at 1 per 400m the results of the moisture content and insitu density tests were used to confirm that the specification requirements for a. The minimum density test was performed according to the british standard test method, bs 77 part4.

Part 9 1990 insitu density and moisture content nuclear method bs 77. The relationship between the water content and the dry density of specimen was determined in accordance with bs 774. Place soil in small batches on a 2mm sieve resting on a 63 m sieve and wash. Norad have jointly financed the project, which forms part of a programme to establish. In line with its continual program of product research. Compaction and strength properties of road subbase infused. Methods for test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Norhayati, petroliam nasional berhad, 12 march 2003, uncontrolled copy, c bsi sample preparation. Results from the test can be used as design parameter or used to confirm the design assumption. Part 9, bs 1610, bs 1792, bs 1797, bs 1806, bs 1881. This part of bs 77 has been prepar ed under the direction of the road engineering standards policy committee. The results of the moisture content and insitu density tests were used to confirm that the specification requirements for a.