SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1971
STP26658S

Use of Chemical Grouts to Sample Sands

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Significant dislocations of grains always occur when granular materials are sampled by conventional methods. Relative motion of soil grains during the sampling process can be minimized or prevented by replacing the void fluid by a solid prior to sampling. Chemical grouts can be used for this purpose.

Equipment and techniques for placing the grout have been developed and tested in the field. Strata as fine as 1/16 in. thick, normally lost by conventional sampling, can be delineated by chemical grouting prior to sampling.

Limited data indicate a linear relationship between relative density and unconfined compressive strength of stabilized granular soils. Laboratory testing of fabricated stabilized samples at zero and maximum density defines the relationship. Testing of stabilized field samples then indicates relative density.

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Karol, RH
Continuing Engineering Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J.
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 51–59
DOI: 10.1520/STP26658S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4594-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0050-3