gINT Lab Testing User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 LAB TESTING SUPPORT ........................................................................................................ 1

2.0 LAB TESTING TABS ............................................................................................................... 3

2.1 LAB SPECIMEN TAB............................................................................................................... 3

2.2 WATER CONTENT ................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY ................................................................................................................ 8

2.4 SIEVE TAB (PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS & SOIL CLASSIFICATION) ............................................. 12

2.5 HYDROMETER TAB (PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS & SOIL CLASSIFICATION) ................................. 15

2.6 ATTERBERG TAB (ATTERBERG LIMITS) ................................................................................. 19

2.7 USCS & AASHTO SOIL CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................ 23

2.8 DENSITY (UNIT W EIGHT) ..................................................................................................... 24

2.9 UNCONFINED – SOIL TAB (UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF COHESIVE SOIL) ......... 28

2.10 UNIAXIAL – METHOD C TAB (UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF INTACT ROCK CORE) ..... 33

2.11 UNIAXIAL – METHOD D TAB (ELASTIC MODULI OF INTACT ROCK IN UNIAXIAL TEST)................. 37

2.12 POINT LOAD TAB (POINT LOAD STRENGTH INDEX OF ROCK) .................................................. 41

2.13 COMPACTION TAB (MODIFIED AND STANDARD PROCTOR TESTS) ........................................... 44

2.14 CBR TAB (CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO) .............................................................................. 50

2.15 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS TAB .................................................................................................... 55

3.0 LAB SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 59

4.0 USEFUL TIPS ........................................................................................................................ 61

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Water (Moisture) Content Test Report ............................................................................. 7

Figure 2: Specific Gravity Test Report .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 3: Particle Size Analysis Report - Sieve Test ..................................................................... 14
Figure 4: Particle Size Analysis Report - Hydrometer Test............................................................ 18
Figure 5: Atterberg Limits Test Report .......................................................................................... 22
Figure 6: USCS & AASHTO Soil Classification Report ................................................................. 23
Figure 7: Density (Unit Weight) Test Report ................................................................................. 27
Figure 8: Unconfined Compressive Strength UCS Test Report ..................................................... 32
Figure 9: Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Rock (Method C) Test Report ................................... 36
Figure 10: Elastic Moduli of Rock in Uniaxial Compression (Method D) Test Report .................... 40
Figure 11: Point Load Strength Index of Rock Test Report ........................................................... 43
Figure 12: Modified Compaction Test Report ................................................................................ 48
Figure 13: Standard Compaction Test Report ............................................................................... 49
Figure 14: California Bearing Ratio Test Report............................................................................ 54
Figure 15: Chemical Tests Results Report No.1 ........................................................................... 57
Figure 16: Chemical Tests Results Report No.2 ........................................................................... 58
Figure 17: Lab Summary Table (pdf Format) ................................................................................ 60
Figure 18: Lab Summary Table (jpg & xls Formats) ...................................................................... 60

List of Tables

Table 1: Lab Specimen Table Fields............................................................................................... 3

Table 2: Water Content Table Fields .............................................................................................. 4
Table 3: Specific Gravity Table Fields ............................................................................................. 8
Table 4: Sieve Table Fields .......................................................................................................... 12
Table 5: Hydrometer Table Fields ................................................................................................. 15
Table 6: Atterberg Table Fields ..................................................................................................... 19
Table 7: Density (Unit Weight) Table Fields .................................................................................. 24
Table 8: Unconfined - Soil Table Fields ........................................................................................ 28
Table 9: Uniaxial – Method C Table Fields ................................................................................... 33
Table 10: Uniaxial – Method D Table Fields ................................................................................. 37
Table 11: Point Load Table Fields ................................................................................................ 41
Table 12: Compaction Table Fields .............................................................................................. 44
Table 13: CBR Table Fields .......................................................................................................... 50
Table 14: Chemical Analysis Table Fields .................................................................................... 55
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1.0 LAB TESTING SUPPORT

gINT Lab Testing support is divided into tabs and each tab (except for Lab Specimen) corresponds
to a particular test type. To start using the gINT lab testing support, do the following:

x Go to INPUT Æ click on the tab of Lab Testing.

x To move back to the project tables "Logging screen", click on the tab of Main Group.
Note: At least one specimen must be defined in the Lab Specimen table before the program
will allow you to move to the other lab testing tables.

You can move between the tabs of the Lab Testing by clicking the mouse or by pressing Ctrl+Tab
and once you do that you will notice that the screen of most tests (except Water Content, Density,
Uniaxial–Method C, Point Load and Chemical Tests) is split into two parts, the top part contains
the parent table data and the bottom part contains the child table data.

Tabs of the Lab

Parent Table

Child Table

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When you select a point (borehole/test pit) from the object selector, the parent table will show the
data of all the tested samples (depths) for the selected point and once you click on the depth at the
parent table, the child table will show the data of the selected depth (sample).

Object
Selector

The parent data of all the tested

samples that carried out for BH-01

The child data of the test at a

depth of 1.0m of BH-01

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2.0 LAB TESTING TABS

2.1 Lab Specimen Tab

The purpose of the Lab Specimen tab is to identify the tested samples/depths, which is also
consider as the parent record for all the lab testing tables. In other words, the depth of each test
sample must be defined here before any data can be input elsewhere. The description of all the
fields of the Lab Specimen tab is shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Lab Specimen Table Fields

Field Name Description
The depth of the tested sample in the borehole
Depth (m)
(Required field should be chosen before any data can be input elsewhere)
Description
Test Date The contents of these fields should be entered manually
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Sample Structure
Tested By The contents of these fields can be chosen from lists or entered manually
Analyzed By

2.1.1 Lab Specimen Data Entry Scenarios

To identify the tested samples/depths at the Lab Specimen tab, do the following:

x Select INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Lab Specimen tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input data in the fields of Lab Specimen as shown in the below screenshot. For
more information about each field, please see the description presented in Table 1.
Warning: Deleting or renaming a record in this table deletes or renames all the data
associated with the record.

You have to identify your

samples here

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2.2 Water Content

Water Content tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the water (moisture) content of the
soil and rock samples in accordance with ASTM D2216 -10. The description of all the fields of the
Water Content tab is shown in Table 2.

Fields of the
Water Content

Table 2: Water Content Table Fields

Field Name Description Remarks

The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be chosen
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to the before any data can be input
depth values in the Lab Specimen tab elsewhere

Drying Oven drying temperature

The value of this field can be chosen
Temperature (Standard temperature for soil and rock
from the list or entered manually
(degC) samples is 110±5°C)

Wet Wt of
Specimen + Tare Weight of wet sample plus tare
(g)
Dry Wt of
The number should be entered
Specimen + Tare Weight of dry sample plus tare
manually
(g)

Wt of Tare (g) Weight of tare

The calculation of this field will contain the

Water Content The value will be calculated if the
purpose of the water content test, also known
(%) data exists, or can be input directly
as moisture content

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2.2.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Water Content

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the water content, also known as moisture
content, in the Water Content tab as per the ASTM D 2216 - 10, do the following:

x Select INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Water Content tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the water content test as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 2 and/or check the ASTM D 2216 - 10.
x Water content (%) will be directly calculated once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate
current table or just click on the save icon in the toolbar.

Enter your raw data of the

The water
moisture content test here
content (%) will
be calculated her

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2.2.2 Reporting of Water Content

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select WATER CONTENT from the object selector, if not already selected.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the water content will be created (see Figure
1).

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In case you have results for the particle size

and Atterberg limits for one of the soil
sample, the field of description will be
changed automatically to include the USCS
classification, otherwise the name of the layer
that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this
field.

Figure 1: Water (Moisture) Content Test Report

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2.3 Specific Gravity

Specific Gravity tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the fine specific gravity of the soil
sample in accordance with the ASTM D854 - 14. As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of
the specific gravity test is split into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the
parent table data whereas the bottom part is the Fine Sg Readings contains the child table date.
The description of all the fields of the Specific Gravity tab is tabulated in Table 3.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 3: Specific Gravity Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be

Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to chosen before any data
the depth values in the Lab Specimen tab can be input elsewhere

The temperature units for values entered

Reading Must select C "degree
in the Temperature field in Fine Sg
Temperature Units Centigrade" from the list
Readings table

The method that used to carry out the

specific gravity test as per the ASTM D Must select a method
Method
854-14, which should be given by the lab from the list
Parent Lab
Testing technician
Group Table In case you’ve result for
the sieve analysis for one
Percent of soil particles passing sieve No. of the sample, this field will
% Passing Sieve
4 (4.75mm), which should be given by the be filled automatically in
No. 4 (%)
lab technician the report, otherwise
you’ve to enter the value
manually
The value will be
The calculation of this field will contain the calculated if the data
Specific Gravity
purpose of this test. exists in the Fine Sg
Readings table

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Table 3 (cont’d): Specific Gravity Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
Wt Bottle + Water Weight of bottle plus water
Wt Bottle + Water
Weight of bottle plus water and soil
+Soil (g)
Wt Dry Soil + Tare
Weight of dry soil plus tare
Child Fine (g) The numbers should be
Sg entered manually
Wt Tare (g) Weight of tare
Readings
Table Temperature at which the reading is
taken, in the unit specified in Reading
Temperature
Temperature Units in the parent Lab
Testing Group
The value will be calculated if
Specific Gravity The calculation of the Specific Gravity
the data exists.

2.3.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Specific Gravity

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the fine specific gravity in the specific gravity tab
as per the ASTM D854 - 14, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Specific Gravity tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 3 and/or check the ASTM D854 - 14.
x Specific Gravity will be directly calculated once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate
current table or just click on the save icon in the toolbar.

Specific gravity will

be calculated her

Enter your raw data of the

specific gravity test here

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2.3.2 Reporting of Specific Gravity

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphic Tables.

x Select SPECIFIC GRAVITY from the object selector, if not already selected.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Specific Gravity will be created (see
Figure 2).

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In case you have results for the particle size and Atterberg
limits for one of the soil sample, the field of description will be
changed automatically to include the USCS classification,
otherwise the name of the layer that you’ve entered manually
in the Lab Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 2: Specific Gravity Test Report

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2.4 Sieve Tab (Particle Size Analysis & Soil Classification)

Sieve tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the particle size analysis and classification
of the soil sample in conjunction with the hydrometer and Atterberg Limits, which will be discussed
in other sections. It should be noted that the calculation of the sieve was carried out for the
cumulative weighing method only in accordance with ASTM D422 – 63 (Reapproved 2007).
As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the Sieve test is split into two parts, the top part
is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas the bottom part is the Sv
Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the fields of the Sieve tab is tabulated
in Table 4.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 4: Sieve Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be chosen
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to the before any data can be input
depth values in the Lab Specimen tab elsewhere
The weighing methods are C for Must select C "Cumulative"
Weighing Method
Parent Lab cumulative or I for Incremental from the list
Testing Total Specimen The total weight of the specimen soil
Group Table Weight (g) without tare) before the sieving The numbers should be
entered manually
Weight of Tare (g) Weight of tare
After Sieving Weight The total weight of the specimen that The value will be calculated if
(g) passed the sieves the data exists.
The reading values of this field
Sieve Size (mm) The sieve size, in mm
will be automatically shown
Weight of the soil sample retained on
Child Sv each sieve plus tare
Weight of Specimen The number should be entered
Readings (when you enter the weight of soil for
Retained + Tare (g) manually
Table each sieve size, please make sure that
the first value is zero)
Cumulative Percent Percent passing of the sample for each The value will be calculated if
Passing (%) sieve the data exists.

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2.4.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Sieve

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the particle size analysis in the sieve tab as per
the ASTM D422 - 63, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Sieve tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 4 and/or check ASTM D422 - 63.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: the particle size analysis (%Gravel, %Sand and %Silt & Clay), which are the purpose of the
sieve test, will not be shown in any place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

sieve test here

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2.4.2 Reporting of Sieve "Particle Size Analysis"

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok.
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the particle size analysis will be created (see
Figure 3).
Note: Report of the particle size analysis contains the results of two tests (sieve and hydrometer
tests), so please check the details of both tests.

In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 3: Particle Size Analysis Report - Sieve Test

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2.5 Hydrometer Tab (Particle Size Analysis & Soil Classification)

Hydrometer tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the particle size analysis and
classification of the soil sample in conjunction with the sieve analysis and Atterberg Limits, which
will be discussed in other sections. It should be noted that the calculation of the hydrometer
was carried out for the hydrometer type 152H only in accordance with ASTM D422 – 63
(Reapproved 2007). As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the hydrometer test is split
into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas the
bottom part is the Hyd Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the fields of
the Hydrometer tab is tabulated in Table 5.

Parent
Table Data

Child Table
Data

Table 5: Hydrometer Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

The depth of the tested sample in the

Required field should be
borehole/test pit, which corresponds to
Depth (m) chosen before any data can
the depth values in the Lab Specimen
be input elsewhere
tab

The net weight of the sample (soil

Parent Lab Dry Specimen The number should be
without tare) that was actually used in
Testing Weight (g) entered manually
the hydrometer test
Group Table

Check the percentage from

The total specimen percentage that is
the field of the Cumulative
Percent Passing of represented by the hydrometer test
Percent Passing (%) from the
the Total Original specimen, for example, if hydrometer
Sv Reading table at the Sieve
Sample (%) specimen split on #40 sieve, this field
tab and then enter the number
contains the % passing the #40 sieve
manually

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Table 5 (cont'd): Hydrometer Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

Specific gravity of soil is consider one

of the correction factor that should be A require field should be
Specific Gravity
entered (if not know, assume 2.65 for entered manually
this lab purpose)

The temperature units for values

Temperature Units Must select C "degree
entered in the Temperature field in
Test Centigrade" from the list
Hydr Readings table

This field will depend on the

calibration field values (Type,
Temperature Units Calibration,
Calibration Intercept, Calibration Slope ACES Calibration should be
Hydrometer ID nd
and Calibration 2 Order Term). chosen at this field
Hydrometer ID under the name of
Parent Lab
"ACES Calibration" is already defined
Testing
to this program for Hydrometer 152H.
Group Table

The type of hydrometer used (151H

Type or 152H), which is applied to the
reading calculation.

Temperature Unit The temperature units used in the

Calibration calibration When you choose ACES-
Calibration at the Hydrometer
Calibration ID field, the program will fill
Intercept these fields automatically.
These values are used to calculate the
Calibration Slope composite correction value for a given
temperature.
nd
Calibration 2
Order Term

Time (min) Time of reading from start, in minutes

The numbers should be
Corrected entered manually
Reading of the hydrometer for type
Hydrometer
H152
Reading
The number should be
Child Hydr Temperature of the suspension at the entered manually (A blank
Temperature
Readings time of the hydrometer reading. field will take the value of the
Table reading above it)

Solid Particle
The calculated particle size
Diameter (mm)
The value will be calculated if
the data exists.
Percent Passing
The calculated percent passing
(%)

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2.5.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Hydrometer

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the particle size analysis in the Hydrometer tab
as per the ASTM D422 - 63, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Hydrometer tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 5 and/or check ASTM D422 - 63.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: %Silt & %Clay, which are the purpose of the hydrometer test, will not be shown in any place
of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

hydrometer test here

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2.5.2 Reporting of Hydrometer "Particle Size Analysis"

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok.
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the particle size analysis will be created (see
Figure 4).
Note: the particle size analysis report contains the results of two tests (sieve and hydrometer
tests), so please check the details of both tests.

In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 4: Particle Size Analysis Report - Hydrometer Test

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2.6 Atterberg Tab (Atterberg Limits)

Atterberg tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Atterberg limits “liquid limit (LL),
plastic limit (PL), plasticity index (PI) and liquidity index (LI)” of the soil sample as specified in
ASTM D4318 - 10. As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the Atterberg Limits test is
split into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas
the bottom part is the Attb Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the fields
of the Atterberg tab is tabulated in Table 6.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 6: Atterberg Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
The depth of the tested sample in
Required field should be chosen
the borehole/test pit, which
Depth (m) before any data can be input
corresponds to the depth values in
elsewhere
the Lab Specimen tab
Liquid Limit
Parent Lab (%)
Testing
Plastic Limit The calculation of these fields will The value will be calculated if the
Group
(%) contain the purpose of the Atterberg data exists in the Attb Readings
Table
Limits tests table
Plasticity Index (%)
Liquidity Index
Affects the ASTM classification in Check the box if you have an
Organic
reports organic soil, if not leave it blank
Should be entered manually
Number of Blows (only To calculate the liquid limit by
(Leave the field blank for plastic
for LL) using Casagrande method
limit reading)
Wt of Wet Specimen +
Child Weight of wet soil plus tare
Tare (g)
Attb
The numbers should be entered
Readings Wt of Dry Specimen +
Weight of dry soil plus tare manually
Table Tare (g)
Wt Tare (g) Weight of tare
The value will be calculated if the
Water Content (%) % of the water content
data exists.

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2.6.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Atterberg

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Atterberg Limits in the Atterberg tab as per
the ASTM D4318 - 10, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Atterberg tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 6 and/or check ASTM D4318 - 10.
x Atterberg Limits will be directly calculated once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate
current table or just click on the save icon in the toolbar.

Enter your raw data of the

Atterberg limits test here

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2.6.2 Reporting of Atterberg Limits

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select ATTERBERG LIMITS from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file type Æ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Atterberg Limits will be created (see
Figure 5).

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In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 5: Atterberg Limits Test Report

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2.7 USCS & AASHTO Soil Classification

USCS & AASHTO are two commonly used systems for soil classification based on particle size
analysis (sieve and hydrometer) and Atterberg limits tests that were discussed in sections 2.4, 2.5
and 2.6 of this manual. To output the USCS & AASHTO Soil Classification, do the following:

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphic Tables.

x Select SOIL CLASSIFICATION from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok.
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the soil classification will be created (see
Figure 6).
Note: Report of the USCS & AASHTO Soil Classification contains the results of three tests (sieve,
hydrometer and Atterberg limits tests), so please check the details of these tests.

Figure 6: USCS & AASHTO Soil Classification Report

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2.8 Density (Unit Weight)

Density tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the dry and wet (bulk) density of the soil
and rock samples in accordance with the ASTM D7263 - 09. The description of all the fields of the
Density tab is shown in Table 7.

Fields of the
Density

Table 7: Density (Unit Weight) Table Fields

Field Name Description Remarks

The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be chosen
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to the before any data can be input
depth values in the Lab Specimen tab elsewhere
The method that used to carry out the
Method density test as per the ASTM D7263 - 09, Must select a method from the list
which should be given by the lab technician
The number should be entered
Wt of Specimen (g) The total weight of the specimen without tare
manually for both methods
Mass of Wax- Weight of the specimen coated with wax
Coated Specimen used to calculate the density by using
Method A (g) Method A
The number should be entered
Mass of Submerged manually for Method A only
Weight of the submerged paraffin-coated
Paraffin-Coated
specimen used to calculate the density by
Specimen
using Method A
Method A (g)
Diameter of the cylindrical specimen in mm
Diameter of specimen
used to calculate the density by using
Method B (mm)
Method B The number should be entered
Height of the cylindrical specimen in mm manually for Method B only
Height of Specimen
used to calculate the density by using
Method B (mm)
Method B

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2.8.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Density

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the dry and wet densities in the Density tab as
per the ASTM D7263 - 09, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Density tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the density test as shown in the below screenshot.
For more information about each field, please see the description presented in Table 7 or
check ASTM D7263 - 09.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: the dry and wet densities, which are the purpose of the density (unit weight) test, will not be
shown in any place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

density test here

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2.8.2 Reporting of Density

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphic Tables.

x Select DENSITY from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Density (Unit weight) will be created (see
Figure 7).

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In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the
field of description will be changed automatically
to include the USCS classification, otherwise
the name of the layer that you’ve entered
manually in the Lab Specimen tab (Section 2.1)
will show at this field.

Figure 7: Density (Unit Weight) Test Report

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2.9 Unconfined – Soil Tab (Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil)

Unconfined - Soil tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Unconfined Compressive
Strength (UCS) of Cohesive Soil sample as specified in ASTM D2166M - 13. As shown in the
below screenshot, the screen of the Unconfined Compressive Strength test is split into two parts,
the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas the bottom part is the
Unc Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the fields of the Unconfined -
Soil tab is tabulated in Table 8.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 8: Unconfined - Soil Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to chosen before any data can
the depth values in the Lab Specimen tab be input elsewhere
Wt of
The total weight of the specimen plus
Specimen +
tare
Tare (g)
Wt Tare (g) Weight of tare
Diameter of Diameter of the cylindrical specimen in
specimen (mm) mm
Parent Lab
Testing Height of
Group Table Specimen Height of the cylindrical specimen in mm
The number should be
(mm)
entered manually
Wt of Wet
Weight of wet sample plus tare
Specimen +
(Required to calculate water content)
Tare (g)
Wt of Dry
Weight of dry sample plus tare
Specimen +
(Required to calculate water content)
Tare (g)
Weight of tare
Wt of Tare
(required to calculate water content)

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Table 8 (cont'd): Unconfined - Soil Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

Water Content
% of the water content
(%)
The value of these fields will be
Dry Density
Calculated dry density calculated if the required data
(g/cm3)
exists
Bulk Density
Calculated bulk density
(g/cm3)

Specific Value of the specific gravity, which The number should be entered
Gravity should be given by the lab technician manually

Strain Must select M "Millimeter" from

Unit of the strain deflection reading
Deflection Unit the list

Stress Area Unit of the area, which is required to

Must select cm from the list
Unit calculate the compressive strength

Parent Lab Rate of This field will depend on the rate of loading
The number should be entered
Testing Loading of the measuring device, which should be
manually
Group Table (mm/min) given by the lab technician

Load ring factor of the measuring device,

Load Factor The number should be entered
which should be given by the lab
(kN) manually
technician.

Strain at Strain at Failure is the strain at the

Failure (%) reported compressive strength

According to ASTM 2166, the compressive The value will be calculated if the
strength value is the maximum stress of the data exists, or can be input
compressive stress at 15% axial strain, directly
Compressive
which is secured first.
Strength (kPa)
(if the strain values continue beyond 15%
with increasing stress, then the gINT will
interpolates the stress at 15%)

Strain
Observed value of height deflection of
Deflection
the compression platen, in mm The number should be entered
Reading (mm)
manually
Child Unc Load Reading
Observed value of load ring, in div.
Readings (Div)
Table
Strain (%) The values will be calculated if the
The calculation of these fields will contain
data exists, or can be input
the purpose of the UCS test.
Stress (kPa) directly

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2.9.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Unconfined – Soil

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Unconfined Compressive Strength test in
the Unconfined - Soil tab as per the ASTM D2166M - 13, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Unconfined – Soil tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 8 and/or check ASTM D2166M - 13.
x Compressive Strength and Strain at Failure will be directly calculated once you click on the
gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or just click on the save icon in the toolbar

Enter your raw data of the

Unconfined test here
The compressive strength
and strain at failure will be
calculated her

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2.9.2 Reporting of Unconfined Compressive Strength

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select UNCONFINED FOR SOIL from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Unconfined Compressive Strength of
Cohesive Soil will be created (see Figure 8).

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In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Failure Mode Should be drawn by using the Adobe (pdf)

Go to Tools form the toolbars of the Adobe Æ Comments
and Markup Æ Polygon Line Tool.

Figure 8: Unconfined Compressive Strength UCS Test Report

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2.10 Uniaxial – Method C Tab (Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Intact Rock Core)

Uniaxial – Method C tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Uniaxial Compressive
Strength of Intact Rock Core Sample by using method C as specified in ASTM D7012 - 10. The
description of all the fields of the Uniaxial – Method C tab is tabulated in Table 9.

Fields of the Uniaxial

– Method C tab

Table 9: Uniaxial – Method C Table Fields

Field Name Description Remarks

Required field should

The depth of the tested sample in the borehole/test
be chosen before
Depth (m) pit, which corresponds to the depth values in the Lab
any data can be
Specimen tab
input elsewhere

Wt of Specimen (g) The total weight of the specimen without tare

Diameter of specimen
Diameter of the cylindrical specimen in mm
(mm)

Height of Specimen (mm) Height of the cylindrical specimen in mm

The number should
Wt of Wet Weight of wet sample plus tare be entered manually
Specimen+Tare (g) (Required to calculate water content)
Wt of Dry Weight of dry sample plus tare
Specimen+Tare (g) (Required to calculate water content)
Weight of tare
Wt of Tare
(Required to calculate water content)
Load Direction (Axial or lateral), which should be given Must select a
Load Direction
by the lab technician direction from the list

Temperature (degC) Temperature at the time of the testing

This field will depend on the rate of loading of the

Rate of Loading The number should
measuring device, which should be given by the lab
(mm/min) be entered manually
technician
Proving Ring Dial
Failure Load in kN
Reading (kN)

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2.10.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Uniaxial – Method C

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Intact
Rock Core Sample by using method C as specified in ASTM D7012 - 10, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Uniaxial – Method C tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the uniaxial – method C tab as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 9 and/or check ASTM D7012 - 10.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: the compressive strength, which is the purpose of the uniaxial test, will not be shown in any
place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

Uniaxial test here

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2.10.2 Reporting of Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Rock (Method C)

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select UNIAXIAL FOR ROCK (METHOD C) from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Intact
Rock Core Sample by using method C will be created (see Figure 9).

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Failure Mode Should be drawn by using the Adobe (pdf)

Go to Tools form the toolbars of the Adobe Æ Comments
and Markup Æ Polygon Line Tool.

Figure 9: Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Rock (Method C) Test Report

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2.11 Uniaxial – Method D Tab (Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock in Uniaxial Test)

Uniaxial – Method D tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Elastic Moduli of Intact
Rock Core Samples in Uniaxial Compression by using method D as specified in ASTM D7012 -
10. As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the Elastic Moduli in Uniaxial Strength test is
split into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas
the bottom part is the Uniaxial Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the
fields of the Uniaxial – Method D tab is tabulated in Table 10.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 10: Uniaxial – Method D Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
Required field should
The depth of the tested sample in the
be chosen before
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to the
any data can be
depth values in the Lab Specimen tab
input elsewhere
Total Wt of
The total weight of the specimen without tare
Specimen (g)
Diameter of
Diameter of the cylindrical specimen in mm
specimen (mm)
Parent Lab Height of Specimen
Testing Height of the cylindrical specimen in mm
(mm) The number should
Group Table
Wt of Wet Weight of wet sample plus tare be entered manually
Specimen+Tare (g) (Required to calculate water content)
Wt of Dry Weight of dry sample plus tare
Specimen+Tare (g) (Required to calculate water content)
Weight of tare
Wt of Tare
(Required to calculate water content)
Load Direction (Axial or lateral), which should be Must select a
Load Direction
given by the lab technician direction from the list

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Table 10 (cont’d): Uniaxial – Method D Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
Temperature (degC) Temperature at the time of the testing
Rate of Loading The number should
(mm/min) These fields will depend on the measuring device, be entered manually
Parent Lab which should be given by the lab technician
Load Factor (kN)
Testing
Group Table Young Modulus Young Modulus can be calculated from the This value should be
(MPa) slope of stress versus strain graph calculated and
Poisson Ratio can be calculated from the slope entered manually
Poisson Ratio (if requested)
of axial and lateral curves

Child Strain Deflection Observed value of height deflection of the

Unixail Reading (Div) compression platen, in Div The number should
Readings Proving Ring Dial be entered manually
Table Observed value of load ring, in div
Reading (Div)

2.11.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Uniaxial – Method D

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core Samples
in Uniaxial Compression by using method D as specified in ASTM D7012 - 10, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Uniaxial – Method D tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 10 and/or check ASTM D7012 - 10.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: the compressive strength and strain at failure, which are the purpose of the uniaxial test, will
not be shown in any place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

Uniaxial test here

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2.11.2 Reporting of Elastic Moduli in Uniaxial Compression Strength of Rock (Method D)

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select UNIAXIAL FOR ROCK (METHOD D) from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core
Samples in Uniaxial Compression by using method D will be created (see Figure 10).

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Failure Mode Should be drawn by using the Adobe (pdf)

Go to Tools form the toolbars of the Adobe Æ Comments
and Markup Æ Polygon Line Tool.

Figure 10: Elastic Moduli of Rock in Uniaxial Compression (Method D) Test Report

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2.12 Point Load Tab (Point Load Strength Index of Rock)

Point load tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Point Load Strength Index of Rock
as specified in ASTM D5731 - 08. The description of all the fields of the point load tab is tabulated
in Table 11.

Fields of the point

load tab

Table 11: Point Load Table Fields

Field Name Description Remarks
Required field should
The depth of the tested sample in the borehole/test
be chosen before
Depth (m) pit, which corresponds to the depth values in the
any data can be
Lab Specimen tab
input elsewhere
Diameter of specimen
Diameter of the specimen in mm The number should
(mm)
be entered manually
Height of Specimen (mm) Height of the specimen in mm
Type of specimens to be tested Must select the type
Type of Test
(Diametrical, Block, Axial and Lump) of test from the list
Distance of Contact Distance between contact point and nearest fee
Point, L (mm) face in mm
Width of specimen in mm
Specimen Width (mm) (Required filed for all the type of tests except
Diametrical)
Initial Platen Separation, The number should
D (mm) be entered manually
Distance between platen contact
Final Platen Separation,
D’ (mm)
Failure Load, P (kN) Failure Load of the sample in kN
Strength Conversion Index to strength conversion factor that depends on
Factor Core size

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2.12.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Point Load

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock as
specified in ASTM D5731 - 08, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Point Load tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the point load tab as shown in the below screenshot.
For more information about each field, please see the description presented in Table 11 and/or
check ASTM D5731 - 08.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: Uncorrected and Corrected Strength Indices as well the Equivalent Compressive Strength
values, which are the purpose of the point load test, will not be shown in any place of the screen of
this test.

Enter your raw data of the

point load test here

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2.12.2 Reporting of Point Load Strength Index of Rock

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select POINT LOAD from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock will be
created (see Figure 11).

Failure Mode Should be drawn by using the

Adobe (pdf)
Go to Tools form the toolbars of the Adobe Æ
Comments and Markup Æ Polygon Line Tool.

Figure 11: Point Load Strength Index of Rock Test Report

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2.13 Compaction Tab (Modified and Standard Proctor Tests)

Compaction tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the Modified and Standard
Compaction tests, also known as Proctor, of the soil sample as specified in ASTM D1557 – 12 and
D698 – 12, respectively. As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the Compaction test is
split into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data whereas
the bottom part is the Comp Readings contains the child table date. The description of all the fields
of the Compaction tab is tabulated in Table 12.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 12: Compaction Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be

Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to chosen before any data can be
the depth values in the Lab Specimen tab input elsewhere
The method that used to carry out the
Must select a method from the
Method Used density test as per the ASTM, which
list
should be given by the lab technician
No. of
Layers/Blows
Parent Lab Preparation
Testing Method
Group Table
Type of
Compactor All these values are depend on the
These values should be entered
method used in performing the test
Retained on manually
(should be given by the lab technician)
Sieve No.4 (%)
Retained on
Sieve 3/4" (%)

Specific Gravity

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Table 12 (cont'd): Compaction Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

Specifies the units used for entry of Mold

Volume Units Must select cm from the list
Volume, Dry and Bulk densities
Mold Volume The number should be entered
The volume of soil that the mold holds
(cm3) manually
Specifies the units used for entry of Mold
Weight Units Must select G from the list
Volume, Dry and Bulk densities
Mold Weight The number should be entered
Parent Lab Weight of the empty mold
(g) manually
Testing
Group Table
Max Dry
Density
(g/cm3)
The calculation of these fields will contain The value will be calculated if the
the purpose of the compaction test data exists, or can be input directly
Optimum
Moisture
Content (%)

Wt of
Specimen + Weight of soil plus mold
Mold (g)

Water Content
Weight of wet soil plus tare
Wet Wt +Tare
The number should be entered
manually
Water Content
Weight of dry soil plus tare
Dry Wt +Tare
Child
Comp Water Content
Weight of tare
Readings Wt Tare
Table
Water Content
% of the water content
(%)

Dry Density The values of these fields will be

Calculated dry density
(g/cm3) calculated if the data exists

Bulk Density
Calculated bulk density
(g/cm3)

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2.13.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Compaction

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the Modified and Standard Compaction
(Proctor) tests in the Compaction tab as per ASTM D1557 – 12 and D698 – 12, respectively, do
the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Compaction tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 12 and/or check ASTM D1557 – 12 and D698 – 12.
x Maximum Dry Density and Optimum Moisture Content will be directly calculated once you click
on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or just click on the save icon in the toolbar

Enter your raw data of the

compaction test here The Max DD and
Optimum MC will be
calculated her

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2.13.2 Reporting of Compaction (Modified and/or Standard)

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select MODIFIED COMPACTION for the compaction characteristics of soil using modified
effort and STANDARD COMPACTION for the compaction characteristics of soil using standard
effort from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Rest Pit) from the box Æ Ok.
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Modified Compaction and Standard
Compaction tests will be created (see Figures 12 & 13).

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In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 12: Modified Compaction Test Report

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Figure 13: Standard Compaction Test Report

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2.14 CBR Tab (California Bearing Ratio)

CBR tab is for entry and calculation of data related to the California Bearing Ratio of soil sample
as per ASTM D1883 – 07. As shown in the below screenshot, the screen of the California Bearing
Ratio test is split into two parts, the top part is the Lab Testing group contains the parent table data
whereas the bottom part is the Cbr Penetrations contains the child table date. The description of
all the fields of the CBR tab is tabulated in Table 13.

Parent Table
Data

Child Table
Data

Table 13: CBR Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks
The depth of the tested sample in the Required field should be
Depth (m) borehole/test pit, which corresponds to chosen before any data
the depth values in the Lab Specimen tab can be input elsewhere

Weight of Mold (g) Weight of empty mold

Weight of Sample +
Total weight of the specimen plus mold
Mold (g)

Volume of Mold
The volume of the mold
Parent Lab (cm3)
Testing
Group Table Initial Swelling The number should be
Reading (Div) entered manually
Final Swelling
Reading (Div)
Required field to calculate the Swelling
Swelling Dial
Indicator (in/Div)
Height of
specimen Before
Swell (in)

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Table 13 (cont'd): CBR Table Fields

Table Field Name Description Remarks

Sample
Preparation
Method

Condition of
Sample
All these values are depend on the
Soaking Period method used in performing the test
(hr) (should be given by the lab technician)

Surcharge (kg)

No. of
Blows/Layer
Parent Lab
These values should be
Testing Group Wt of Wet
Weight of wet sample plus tare entered manually
Table Specimen +
(Required to calculate water content)
Tare (g)
Wt of Dry
Weight of dry sample plus tare
Specimen +
(Required to calculate water content)
Tare (g)

Weight of tare
Wt of Tare
(required to calculate water content)

Load ring factor of the measuring device,

Ring Calibration
which should be given by the lab
(kN)
technician.

Piston Diameter
Diameter of the Piston in mm
(mm)

The reading values of this

Observed value of height deflection of the
Penetration (in) field will be automatically
Child Cbr compression platen, in mm
shown
Penetrations
Table The number should be
Load Dial (Div) Observed value of load ring, in div.
entered manually

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2.14.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of CBR

To demonstrate the data entry and calculations of the California Bearing Ratio in the CBR tab as
per the ASTM D1883 - 07, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the CBR tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the parent and child tables as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 13 and/or check ASTM D1883 - 07.
x The calculation will be started once you click on the gINT Rules Æ Recalculate current table or
just click on the save icon in the toolbar.
Note: Percentage of CBR @ 0.1 and 0.2 inches, which are the purpose of the CBR test, will not be
shown in any place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

CBR test here

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2.14.2 Reporting of California Bearing Ratio

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphs.

x Select CBR from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.

x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the California Bearing Ratio will be created
(see Figure 14).

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In case you have results for the particle size and

Atterberg limits for one of the soil sample, the field of
description will be changed automatically to include
the USCS classification, otherwise the name of the
layer that you’ve entered manually in the Lab
Specimen tab (Section 2.1) will show at this field.

Figure 14: California Bearing Ratio Test Report

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2.15 Chemical Analysis Tab

Chemical Analysis tab is for entry of data related to the most common chemical tests (sulphate,
chloride, carbonates, pH, organic matter, EC and TDS) of soil/rock samples as per BS 1377-
3:1990. The description of all the fields of the Chemical Analysis tab is tabulated in Table 14.

Fields of the chemical

analysis tab

Table 14: Chemical Analysis Table Fields

Field Name Description
The depth of the tested sample in the borehole/test pit, which
corresponds to the depth values in the Lab Specimen tab
Depth (m)
Required field should be chosen before any data can be input
elsewhere
Sulphite Acid Soluble SO3 (%)

Sulphite Water Soluble SO3 (g/l)

Sulphate Acid Soluble SO4 (%)

Sulphate Water Soluble SO4 (g/l)

Chloride Acid Soluble Cl (%)

Chloride Water Soluble Cl (g/l) All these values are depend on the method used in performing
the test (should be given by the lab technician) and all the
Carbonates CO2 (%) values should be entered manually
Carbonates CaCO3 (%)

Electrical Conductivity EC (mS)

Total Dissolved Solids TDS (g/l)

Organic Matter (%)

pH

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2.15.1 Data Entry Scenarios and Calculations of Chemical Analysis

To demonstrate the data entry of the most common chemical tests (sulphate, chloride, carbonates,
pH, organic matter, EC and TDS) of soil/rock samples as per BS 1377-3:1990, do the following:

x Select the INPUT Æ Click on the Lab Testing Æ Choose the Chemical Analysis tab.
x Select the point (Borehole/Test Pit) number (Point ID) from the object selector, if not already
selected.
x Click in the empty cell in the Depth column to highlight it Æ enter the depth value of the tested
samples.
x Enter your input (raw) data in the fields of the chemical analysis tab as shown in the below
screenshot. For more information about each field, please see the description presented in
Table 14 and/or check BS 1377-3:1990.
Note: Chemical tests results will not be shown in any place of the screen of this test.

Enter your raw data of the

chemical tests here

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2.15.2 Reporting of Chemical Tests Results

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose Graphic Tables.

x Select CHEMICAL or CHEMICAL 2 from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /Test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the report of the Chemical Tests Results will be created
(see Figures 15 & 16).

Figure 15: Chemical Tests Results Report No.1

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Figure 16: Chemical Tests Results Report No.2

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3.0 LAB SUMMARY

The final results of all the laboratory tests (except chemical tests) that were discussed in details in
Section 2.0 of this user guide are summarized in one table "Lab Summary". It should be
mentioned that the lab summary table can be reported in different formats (Adobe, Excel
and Image).

To output the Lab Summary table in pdf format, do the following:

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose the Graphic Tables.

x Select LAB SUMMARY from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “Adobe Portable Document Format
* .pdf” from the file typeÆ Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the Lab Summary table will be created (see Figure 17).

To output the Lab Summary table in xls or jpg formats, do the following:

x Go to OUTPUT Æ Choose the Text Tables.

x Select LAB SUMMARY from the object selector.
x Click on the Pick Icon Æ Select one or more point (Borehole /test Pit) from the box Æ Ok
x Click on the Select File Icon Æ Add the file name Æ Select “xls or jpg” from the file typeÆ
Save.
x Click on the Export to File Icon, then the Lab Summary table will be created (see Figure 18).

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Figure 17: Lab Summary Table (pdf Format)

Figure 18: Lab Summary Table (jpg & xls Formats)

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4.0 USEFUL TIPS

The following are some useful tips and tricks in gINT which you may find helpful:

1. To show all the tested depths of the point (Borehole/Test Pit) in the screen, do the following:
x Select the INPUT Æ click on the Lab Testing Æ choose any test (e.g. Water Content).
x Click on Tables Æ click on Show all Parent Keys.
x To deactivate this property you have to click again on the Show all Parent Keys.
Note: The parent key field is read-only, which means that you will not be able to select the depth
from the yellow drop-down list.

Before activating the

Show all Parent Keys

After activating the

Show all Parent Keys

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2. To export or convert all the raw data for any tests to xls or csv files, do the following:
x Select the INPUT Æ click on the Lab Testing Æ choose the test (e.g. Density).
x Click on Tables Æ click on View entire tables.
x A table will show up at the screen Æ click on Export Æ Add the file name Æ Select xls or
csv from the file type Æ Save.

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3. To go to the next point (Borehole/Test Pit) in the list, which is equivalent to dropping down the
object selector list and clicking on the selection below the current, you can just click F6.

4. To add, delete or edit the names of the lab technicians and engineers to the lists of the Tested
By and Analyzed by fields in the Lab Specimen Tab, do the following:
x Select the DATA DESIGN Æ click on the Lookup Lists.
x Select Tested By or Analyzed By from the object selector and then you can add/ delete or
edit the names in the yellow rows.

You can add, delete or

edit the names from here

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5. After you convert the lab test report to pdf file, do the following to add the name of the
appendix and the page number in the left and the right sides at the bottom (footer) of the
report.
x Select Document Æ Header & Footer Æ Add.

x Add the name of the appendix in the Left Footer Text.

x To add the page number in the Right Footer Text Æ click on Page Number and Data
Format Æ choose Page 1 of n from the list of Page Number Format Æ Ok Æ click on Insert
Page Numbers Æ click inside the box of the Right Footer Text.
x In the same screen you can change the font type, size and the margin of the footer.

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