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Jtent and Index Tests 2.6 Liquid and Plastic Limit Tests 83

The document discusses procedures for conducting liquid and plastic limit tests on soils, including using a cone penetrometer device. Key steps in the process are selecting and preparing the soil sample, checking and adjusting the testing apparatus, mixing and working the soil paste, placing it in a cup, adjusting the cone and dial gauge, measuring cone penetration at regular intervals, and repeating the process. Proper preparation and patience are important for obtaining accurate results.

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Jtent and Index Tests 2.6 Liquid and Plastic Limit Tests 83

The document discusses procedures for conducting liquid and plastic limit tests on soils, including using a cone penetrometer device. Key steps in the process are selecting and preparing the soil sample, checking and adjusting the testing apparatus, mixing and working the soil paste, placing it in a cup, adjusting the cone and dial gauge, measuring cone penetration at regular intervals, and repeating the process. Proper preparation and patience are important for obtaining accurate results.

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JTENT AND INDEX TESTS 2.

6 LIQUID AND PLASTIC LIMIT TESTS 83


425 ¡aa sieves are to be
riffling, and the particles
masses can be calculated
ulations follow the same

id preparing the soil, an


>wed by proper maturing.
patience and skill on the

ng the soil paste. Always


¡sibility that ion exchange
could affect the plasticity

2:1990:4.3)
; liquid limit of soils. It is (a) (b)
iardised cone of specified i Fig. 2.11 Apparatusfor cone penetrometer liquid test: (a) Cone penetrometer with automatic timing device, (b) cone and
was developed at TRRL
and was adopted by the is is gauge píate
used for bituminous

Mass of assem bly 80 00 g


of BS2000, Part 49, and llows (see also 35mm
-Hollow stem Lead shot

Fig. 2.12.): Gauge píate


Fig. 2.12
Details of cone
for 1 -75
penetrometer mm

PROCEDURAL STAGES
5mm + 0.1 mm thick with amed.
(1) Select, prepare and mature the sample
with bevelled edges and nd 40 mm deep. (2) Check apparatus.
(3) Mix and work.
The rim (4) Place in cup.
(5) Adjust cone.
(6) Adjust dial gauge
(7) Measure cone penetration.
(8) Repeat penetration.

ibber or plastics)

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