Journal Published Online: 28 May 2010
Volume 38, Issue 6

Sediment Volume Tests for Expansive Soil Identification and Classification

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

Equilibrium sediment volume tests are conducted on field soils to classify them based on their degree of expansivity and/or to predict the liquid limit of soils. The present technical paper examines different equilibrium sediment volume tests, critically evaluating each of them. It discusses the settling behavior of fine-grained soils during the soil sediment formation to evolve a rationale for conducting the latest version of equilibrium sediment volume test. Probable limitations of equilibrium sediment volume test and the possible solution to overcome the same have also been indicated.

Author Information

Prakash, K.
Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, India
Sridharan, A.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Pages: 7
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Stock #: JTE102773
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE102773