Your Name ID# - Practical Project 1 - Module 3 - 7.5%

Practical Project 1 - Module 3 -
Consolidation
A report submitted in Civil Engineering

of the requirements for the NZDE
at
Manukau Institute of Technology
by
Name of Candidate - ID #:
Date of submission /10/2018

Marking scheme - 7.5%
Item Marks % Mark awarded %
Report formatting, references, 4
Abstract 5
Introduction 2
Aims 3
Background and literature review 5
Equipment 3
Methodology 3
Results 10
Evaluation of the results 10
Conclusions 5
Subtotal 50
Test 50
Total 100%
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Abstract - The Summary

(~1/2 page) provides a brief overview of the substance of the report. States the topic
of the report, outlines the most important findings of your investigation, states the
key conclusions.
Table of contents (go to references ----
- Table of contents)
1 Introduction
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2 Aims (problem statement, objective)

Clearly states the aims of the study (to measure, to devise, to design, to establish,
to identify, to determine, etc). If there is a general aim, try to establish a number of
specific aims as well. Aims can also be incorporated in the Introduction.
3 Background and literature review
4 Equipment
Show the equipment (real photo from our lab) and explain each part (real photo
from our lab). Example
Consolidation Cell of Oedometer Apparatus SL250 tester
The fixed ring type consolidation cell consists of the following parts 1. Anodized
Aluminium Base with Acrylic Cylinder 2. Stainless Steel Pressure Pad 3. Upper
Bauxalite Stone 4. Lower Bauxalite Stone 5. Stainless Steel Cutting Ring 6. Top
Ring. Need load (2kg, 5kg, …..), stop watch, etc.
5 Methodology (Procedure)
Outlines how the project will be undertaken (by conducting a series of experiments;
by developing a model; by conducting a survey of engineering practice; by reading
and critically reviewing a number of research papers; by doing fieldwork; etc).
The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making business
decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys
and other research techniques, and could include both present and historical
information.
What are the types of methodology?
• Basic research [edit] this research is conducted largely for the enhancement
of knowledge, and is research which does not have immediate commercial
potential. ...
• Applied Research [edit] ...
• Problem oriented research[edit] ...
• Problem solving[edit] ...
• Quantitative Research[edit] ..
• Qualitative Research[edit]
Example: According to NZS (number) : Year, …..
6 Results (calculations)
Explain and show the results
Example of lab results:
Following are the results of a laboratory consolidation test on a soil specimen of clay obtained
from the field:
Dry mass of specimen (Ms)= 108.6 g
Height of specimen at the beginning of the test (H) = 19.6 mm,
Specific gravity of particles, Gs = 2.66
Final water content, wf (%) = 31.5
Sample diameter, d = 75 mm,
Area of the specimen (A) = 38.465cm2 or 0.003847m2
The load being held constant for 24 hr before the addition of the next increment.
Time Settlement
t (min) Dial (mm)
0 0
0.04 0.121
0.25 0.233
0.5 0.302
1 0.39
2.25 0.551
4 0.706
6.25 0.859
9 0.97
12.25 1.065
16 1.127
25 1.205
36 1.251
64 1.3
100 1.327
360 1.401
1440 1.482
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6
Applied effective stress, σ' (kPa): 0 25 50 100 200 400 800
Sample thickness, h (mm): 19.6 19.25 18.98 18.61 18.14 17.68 17.24
At the end of the last load period the load was removed and the sample allowed to expand for
24 hr, at the end of which time its thickness was 17.92 mm.
(a) Make necessary calculations and draw an e versus log σ' curve and from it determine
the compressibility index (Cc) and the preconsolidation pressure.
(b) A soil profile is shown in figure below If a uniformly distributed load, Δσ', is applied
at the ground surface, what is the settlement of the clay layer caused by primary
consolidation if 1) The clay is normally consolidated. 2) The preconsolidation pressure
Δσ'c = 200 kN/m2. 3) Δσ'c =150 kN/m2
7 Evaluation of the results (engineering sense)
The analysis of the results show the following (King, 2018)
1. The typical results of almost similar type of soil. Based on “book” or website.
Table 1 Evaluation of the results (Show references)
Item Investigated Research Comment

(Lab)
The result compare to typical numbers
are same, , , within acceptable range,
, , very big difference.
8 Conclusion
9 Bibliography
King, H. M. (2018). geology.com. Retrieved from geology.com/minerals/quartz.shtml

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Practical Project 1 - Module 3 -

A report submitted in Civil Engineering

Date of submission /10/2018

Report formatting, references, 4

Background and literature review 5

Evaluation of the results 10

Student Name ID Date

Abstract - The Summary

2 Aims (problem statement, objective)

Table 1 Evaluation of the results (Show references)

Item Investigated Research Comment

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