Scribd
Upload
7 views2 pages

Core Cutter

Uploaded by

Alice Ndung'u
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
7 views2 pages

Core Cutter

Uploaded by

Alice Ndung'u
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

ECSI/01717/2022 Alice Wambui Ndung'u Experiment Report: Core Cutter Experiment

Objective:

The objective of the core cutter experiment was to determine the in-situ density of soil by using a
core cutter apparatus.

Materials and Equipment:

1. Core cutter apparatus

2. Steel rammer

3. Balance scale

4. Stopwatch

5. Measuring cylinder

6. Soil sample

Procedure:

1. Prepare the core cutter apparatus by fixing the cutting edge to the bottom plate.

2. Select a representative soil sample and prepare it by removing any organic materials or large
particles.

3. Measure the initial mass (W1) of the empty core cutter and the mass (W2) of the cutter filled with
soil.

4. Place the soil sample into the core cutter and compact it using the steel rammer.

5. Remove excess soil from the top of the cutter and measure the final mass (W3) of the core cutter
with compacted soil.

6. Calculate the volume of the soil sample (V = πr²h, where r is the radius of the core cutter and h is
the height of the compacted soil).

7. Calculate the dry density of the soil sample (ρd = (W3 - W1) / V).

Observations:

1. The soil sample was relatively cohesive and easy to compact within the core cutter.

2. The compacted soil surface was smooth and uniform after compaction.

3. There was some loss of soil during the compaction process, leading to slight variations in the final
mass.
Results:

1. Initial mass of core cutter (W1): _______ g

2. Mass of cutter filled with soil (W2): _______ g

3. Final mass of core cutter with compacted soil (W3): _______ g

4. Volume of soil sample (V): _______ cm³

5. Dry density of soil sample (ρd): _______ g/cm³

Discussion:

1. The dry density of the soil sample provides important information about its engineering
properties, such as compaction characteristics and load-bearing capacity.

2. Variations in soil density can affect the stability and performance of structures built upon it,
making accurate density measurements crucial for construction projects.

3. Factors such as moisture content, compaction method, and soil composition can influence the
density of the soil sample and should be considered when interpreting the results.

4. The core cutter experiment is a widely used method for determining in-situ soil density due to its
simplicity and reliability.

Conclusion:

The core cutter experiment provided valuable insights into the density of the soil sample,
contributing to our understanding of its engineering properties. Further analysis and testing may be
necessary to fully characterize the soil and its suitability for specific construction applications.

Recommendations:

1. Conduct additional tests on different soil samples to assess variability in density and compaction
characteristics.

2. Explore alternative methods for soil density determination to validate results and enhance
accuracy.

3. Implement quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability of experimental


procedures.

You might also like