SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1964
STP46184S

Mechanical Methods of Undisturbed Soil Sampling

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This paper discusses several methods used by the Bureau of Reclamation for the undisturbed sampling of soils including open-drive piston and double-tube core-barrel sampling. The paper describes in general terms how research studies have resulted in techniques now standardized. Included are recommendations for sampling saturated and unsaturated soils; expansive and nonexpansive materials; and loose, alluvial, and colian soils. An important consideration is the method by which the holes are stabilized with drilling mud.

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Clark, K., R.
Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 86–95
DOI: 10.1520/STP46184S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-6750-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-6604-2