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    This document outlines the procedure for preparing a disturbed soil sample for physical testing. Key steps include air-drying or low-temperature oven drying the sample, breaking up soil aggregations using a mortar and pestle without breaking individual particles, sieving the sample to obtain portions for specific tests, and weighing and labeling the prepared samples. Proper preparation of a disturbed soil sample is important for obtaining accurate results from tests that classify soils and determine suitability for engineering purposes, though an undisturbed sample provides more accurate characterization of soil properties.

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    This document outlines the procedure for preparing a disturbed soil sample for physical testing. Key steps include air-drying or low-temperature oven drying the sample, breaking up soil aggregations using a mortar and pestle without breaking individual particles, sieving the sample to obtain portions for specific tests, and weighing and labeling the prepared samples. Proper preparation of a disturbed soil sample is important for obtaining accurate results from tests that classify soils and determine suitability for engineering purposes, though an undisturbed sample provides more accurate characterization of soil properties.

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    This document outlines the procedure for preparing a disturbed soil sample for physical testing. Key steps include air-drying or low-temperature oven drying the sample, breaking up soil aggregations using a mortar and pestle without breaking individual particles, sieving the sample to obtain portions for specific tests, and weighing and labeling the prepared samples. Proper preparation of a disturbed soil sample is important for obtaining accurate results from tests that classify soils and determine suitability for engineering purposes, though an undisturbed sample provides more accurate characterization of soil properties.

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    LABORATORY EXERCISE 2

    PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLE FOR TEST

    Objective:

    This laboratory exercise is performed to know the process and the importance in
    preparing disturbed soil samples for physical test.

    Significance:

    A disturbed soil sample does not give as accurate characteristics of soil as what an
    undisturbed sample can give. The preparation of a disturbed sample however must be done
    properly so that accurate results can be obtained from classifying soils and detemining the soil
    suitability for a given job.
    Soil samples are prepared for subsequent tests by reducing aggregations of particles into

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    Size of Sample:

    1. Specific Gravity – 100 grams


    2. Grain Size – 400 grams
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    4. Compaction – 11 kgs

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    1. Air-dry the sample or dry in an oven at a temperature not exceeding 60C.


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    2. Place enough of the sample in the mortar and break up the aggregations with a
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    Repeat the pulverizing process until there is a sufficient quantity of sample for the
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    desired test.
    3. Obtain the required quantity of sample for each test by the method of quartering or by
    a sample splitter.
    4. Mix thoroughly the materials passing through No. 4 sieve and weigh the required
    quantity, as specified under the size of sample for liquid limit test.

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    5. Separate the materials retained in No. 4 sieve by means of No. 10 sieve and weigh the
    required quantity for specific gravity test. If there is insufficient quantity for the
    desired test, grind the materials retained in a mortar with a rubber-covered pestle to
    further reduce the size of aggregations.
    6. Separate the materials retained in No. 10 sieve by means of No. 40 sieve and weigh
    the required quanity for grain size analysis and compaction. Repeat the pulverizing
    and sieving operation, if necessary, to obtain a sufficient quantity of sample for
    physical test.
    7. Label the prepared disturbed soil samples.

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    PREPARATION OF DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLE FOR TEST
    DATA SHEET

    Date Performed: __________________

    Date Presented: __________________

    Performed By: __________________

    Group No.: __________________

    Sample Description: __________________

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    Remarks:
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