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    METHOD
    STATEMENT

    ASTM C805
    BS1881: Part 202

    Rebound Hammer Test

    Standard Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete


    Concrete Test Hammer guide.

    Method Statement

    This test method covers the determination of a rebound number of hardened concrete using a springdriven steel hammer that when released, strikes a steel plunger in contact with the concrete surface.
    Apparatus

    Rebound Hammer (Type N) - Measuring range 10 to 70 N/mm compressive strength,


    Impact Energy = 2,207 Nm

    Abrasive Stone, consisting of medium-grain texture silicon carbide or equivalent material.


    Procedural Steps

    1.2.1

    Selected test surface to check for flatness and carbonation.

    1.2.3

    Record the inclination [ Dipping (-), Horizontal (0), Upward (+) ] of the Rebound Hammer (-90, -45,
    0, +45, +90) to the test surface.

    1.2.2
    1.2.4
    1.2.5
    1.2.6
    1.2.7
    1.2.8
    1.2.9

    Grounded flat with abrasive stone if necessary to meet requirement.

    Hold the hammer firmly with the plunger perpendicular to the test surface to begin testing.
    Push gradually towards the surface until the hammer impact.

    After impact, maintain pressure on the hammer and depress the button on the side to lock the plunger
    in its retracted position.
    Read the rebound number on the instrument scale to the nearest whole number and record the
    rebound number (R-values).
    No two impact tests shall be closer together than 25 mm (1 in.)

    Ten (10) readings should be taken from each selected test area for an average value.

    1.2.10 More than ten (10) readings could be required if "off shot" values (deviation of >5 units from the mean
    of others) are eliminated and replaced by further impact value(s).
    1.3

    1.3.1

    Calculations, expression of results and test report


    2

    The estimated compressive strengths in N/mm are obtained from a given relationship of cube
    compressive strength and rebound hammer value (R) chart.

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    METHOD
    STATEMENT
    9/2.1
    9/2.2

    BS 1377: 1990 - British Standard Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering
    purposes
    Part 9: In-situ tests, 2.1 Sand Replacement method suitable for fine- and mediumgrained soils (small pouring cylinder method)
    Part 9: In-situ tests, 2.2 Sand Replacement method suitable for fine-, medium- and
    coarse-grained soils (large pouring cylinder method)

    Method Statement 9/2.1 and 9/2.2 Field Density Test

    This is the most widely used method for determining the in-situ density of earthworks layers by direct
    measurements of mass and volume. The Method 2.1 is applicable for natural or compacted fine to
    medium grained soil layers up to 150mm thick, and Method 2.2 for layers exceeding 150mm but not
    exceeding 250mm thick.
    Site Equipment

    Sand Pouring Cylinder - 100mm for Method 2.1 and 200mm for Method 2.2
    Scraper, used to level off ground before test

    2.1.4
    2.1.5
    2.1.6
    2.1.7
    2.1.8
    2.1.9

    a) 300mm square x 40mm deep with 100mm central hole Metal Tray - Method 2.1
    b) 500mm square x 50mm deep with 200mm central hole Metal Tray - Method 2.2
    Density Chisel, with hardened tip
    Hammer
    Density Spoon, for removing soil from hole
    Replacement sand, passing 600 m sieve and retaining on 63 m sieve.
    Balance, capacity 12kg x 1 gm accuracy
    Speedy moisture tester type D2, 0% to 20%, 0.2% division for quick in-situ moisture determination.

    2.2

    Laboratory Equipment

    2.1.3

    2.2.2
    2.2.3
    2.2.4
    2.2.5

    a) 100mm x 150mm deep with 50mm rim Calibrating Container - Method 2.1
    b) 200mm x 250mm deep with 75mm rim Calibrating Container - Method 2.2
    Glass Plate, 10mm thick x 500mm square
    Balance, capacity 12kg x 1 gm accuracy
    Balance, 300gm x 0.01gm accuracy for laboratory moisture determination
    Convection Drying Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 105C - 110C

    2.3

    Insitu Test Method Statement

    2.2.1

    2.3.1
    2.3.2
    2.3.3

    2.3.7

    Level surface of test area with Scraper.


    Place Metal Tray with hole in centre on the leveled surface.
    Excavate circular hole, using hole in Metal Tray as a template and ensure that the hole is trimmed
    smooth with all loose material removed.
    a) Excavation depth 150mm for Method 2.1
    b) Excavation depth 250mm for Method 2.2
    Transfer removed soil from the Metal Tray to a polythene bag for weighing and moisture determination.
    Move away Metal Tray and place Sand Pouring Cylinder, containing a known weight of replacement
    sand, over the hole.
    Turn tap to open and allow sand to flow until it fills both hole and the cone attached to the bottom of the
    pouring cylinder.
    Transfer the remaining sand in the cylinder to a polythene bag for weighing.

    2.4

    Calculations, expression of results and test report

    2.3.4
    2.3.5
    2.3.6

    2.4.1

    Presentation of results is in accordance to BS1377: Part 9: 1990, Method 2.1.6 and 2.1.7

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    STATEMENT
    4/3.3

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    BS 1377: 1990 - British Standard Methods of test for Soils


    for civil engineering purposes
    Part 4: Compaction-Related Tests, 3.3 - Method using 2.5 kg rammer for
    soils with particles up to medium-gravel-size (1 Litre standard mould)
    Part 4: Compaction-Related Tests, 3.4 - Method using 2.5 kg rammer for
    soils with some coarse gravel size particles (2.3 Litres CBR mould)

    Method Statement 4/3.3 and 4/3.4 for Standard Compaction

    This laboratory test covers the determination of the dry density of soil in a specified manner over a
    range of moisture contents when it is compacted. In method 4/3.3, the soil shall be passing 20mm

    test sieve and for method 4/3.4 soil retained on a 20mm test sieve shall be 30%. The relationship
    between the dry densities and moisture contents are presented to determine the optimum moisture
    content at which the maximum dry density is obtained.
    1.1

    Laboratory Equipment

    1.1.1

    Cylindrical metal mould with detachable baseplate and top extension. The nominal internal volume for

    1.1.2

    A hand or motorised metal rammer, 2.5 kg

    1.1.4

    A large scoop, a straightedge (or steel ruler) and metal tray for preparing (mixing) sample.

    1.1.3

    1.2

    1.2.1
    1.2.2
    1.2.3
    1.2.4

    method 4/3.3 is 1 Litre and for method 4/3.4 is 2.3 Litre.

    Balance, capacity 12kg x 1 gm accuracy

    Procedural Steps

    Weigh the mould with baseplate.

    Attach the top extension to the mould with extension and place the whole assembly on a concrete
    floor.

    Mix prepared sample in metal tray with a measured amount of water.

    Place a quantity of moist soil in the mould such that when compacted, it occupies about one-third of
    the height of the mould body per layer (a total of three layers)

    1.2.5

    Apply 27 blows from the rammer dropped from a height of 300mm above the soil as controlled by the

    1.2.6

    Repeat the above procedure 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 two more times.

    1.2.7
    1.2.8
    1.2.9

    guide tube. Distribute the blows uniformly over the surface.

    Remove the top extension, strike off the excess soil and level off the surface of the compacted soil
    with a straightedge.

    Weigh the soil and mould with baseplate.

    Remove the compacted soil from the mould and obtain two representative samples (one from the top
    and one from bottom) for moisture contents determination.

    1.2.10 Break up the remainder of the soil and mix with the remainder of the prepared soil by adding a
    suitable increment of water or use dry prepared sample for procedure 1.2.11

    1.2.11 Repeat procedures 1.2.3 to 1.1.10 to get at least five determinations with different moisture content.
    1.3

    1.3.1

    Calculations, expression of results and test report

    Presentation of results is in accordance to BS1377: 1990, Part 4, Method 3.3.5 and 3.3.6

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    METHOD
    STATEMENT
    4/3.5

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    4/3.6

    BS 1377: 1990 - British Standard Methods of test for Soils


    for civil engineering purposes
    Part 4: Compaction-Related Tests, 3.5 - Method using 4.5 kg rammer for
    soils with particles up to medium-gravel-size (1 Litre standard mould)
    Part 4: Compaction-Related Tests, 3.6 - Method using 4.5 kg rammer for
    soils with some coarse gravel size particles (2.3 Litres CBR mould)

    Method Statement 4/3.5 and 4/3.6 for Modified Compaction

    This laboratory test covers the determination of the dry density of soil in a specified manner over a
    range of moisture contents when it is compacted. In method 4/3.5, the soil shall be passing 20mm

    test sieve and for method 4/3.6 soil retained on a 20mm test sieve shall be 30%. The relationship
    between the dry densities and moisture contents are presented to determine the optimum moisture
    content at which the maximum dry density is obtained.
    1.1

    Laboratory Equipment

    1.1.1

    Cylindrical metal mould with detachable baseplate and top extension. The nominal internal volume

    1.1.2

    A hand or motorised metal rammer, 4.5 kg

    1.1.4

    A large scoop, a straightedge (or steel ruler) and metal tray for preparing (mixing) sample.

    1.1.3

    1.2

    1.2.1
    1.2.2
    1.2.3
    1.2.4

    for method 4/3.5 is 1 Litre and for method 4/3.6 is 2.3 Litre.

    Balance, capacity 12kg x 1 gm accuracy

    Procedural Steps

    Weigh the mould with baseplate.

    Attach the top extension to the mould with extension and place the whole assembly on a concrete
    floor.

    Mix prepared sample in metal tray with a measured amount of water.

    Place a quantity of moist soil in the mould such that when compacted, it occupies about one-fifth of
    the height of the mould body per layer (a total of five layers)

    1.2.5

    Apply 27 blows from the rammer dropped from a height of 300mm above the soil as controlled by

    1.2.6

    Repeat the above procedure 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 four more times.

    1.2.7
    1.2.8
    1.2.9

    the guide tube. Distribute the blows uniformly over the surface.

    Remove the top extension, strike off the excess soil and level off the surface of the compacted soil
    with a straightedge.

    Weigh the soil and mould with baseplate.

    Remove the compacted soil from the mould and obtain two representative samples (one from the
    top and one from bottom) for moisture contents determination.

    1.2.10 Break up the remainder of the soil and mix with the remainder of the prepared soil by adding a
    suitable increment of water or use dry prepared sample for procedure 1.2.11

    1.2.11 Repeat procedures 1.2.3 to 1.1.10 to get at least five determinations with different moisture content.
    1.3

    1.3.1

    Calculations, expression of results and test report

    Presentation of results is in accordance to BS1377: 1990, Part 4, Method 3.3.5 and 3.3.6

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