Journal Published Online: 01 June 1992
Volume 15, Issue 2

Maximum Dry Density of Cohesionless Soils by Pluviation and by ASTM D 4253-83: A Comparative Study

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

Maximum dry densities of a variety of granular soils, ranging from silty sand to sandy gravel (Dmax = 9.5 mm), were determined by ASTM Test Methods for Maximum Index Density of Soils Using a Vibrating Table (D 4253-83) and by pluviation. The effects of various test conditions during pluviation were also investigated. The pluviation method offers several advantages compared to that of the ASTM method: higher dry density, no particle crushing, less effect of segregation, and better repeatability. In addition, the pluviation method can be performed with greater facility in less time.

Author Information

Lo Presti, DCF
Technical University of Turin, Torino, Italy
Pedroni, S
ENEL DSR-CRIS, Milano, Italy
Crippa, V
ENEL DSR-CRIS, Milano, Italy
Pages: 10
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Stock #: GTJ10239J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10239J