Bs 77 part 6 consolidation and permeability tests with pore pressure measurement. This method is applicable to a wide range of soils. Apply the load to the plate in steps by means of hydraulic jack pushing against the counter weight until reaching the maximum test load. This part of bs 77 has been prepared under the direction of the road engineering standards policy committee. The product has been added to your basket this product has the following accessories. The cbr test is covered by part 9 of the british standard bs77 which covers soils for civil engineering purposes. Bs 7721990 methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 2 classification tests. Geogroup company soil investigation geogroup laboratory soil mechanics testing. Buy a pdf download or hardcopy of british standard bs 775. Facilities also exist for determination of direct shear and onedimensional consolidation properties using the oedometer. Site investigations british standard bs 5930 1999 code of practice for site investigations. Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 2. This british standard, a part of the bs 77 series, describes methods of test for the determination of the consolidation characteristics of soils when subjected to changes in the applied effective stress, the permeability characteristics of sands, the susceptibility of clays to internal erosion by water, and the susceptibility of soils to heave in freezing conditions.
All bsi british standards are available online in pdf or hardcopy. Bs 77 part 5 compressibilty, permeability and durability tests. Sample specification download sample specifications and see whats possible with nbs chorus case studies find out how our customers use our software and services authors meet. This part of bs 77 describes insitu methods of test on soils for civil engineering purposes, i. It is possible to obtain the dry densitywater content relationship for a granular soil with the use of a heavy electric vibrating hammer, such as the kango. Soils for civil engineering purposes licensed copy. British standard methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes bs77 part 1 to 9. Parts 2 to 8 describe methods of test on soils for civil engineering. This part deals with ph and electrical resistivity and is used to assess aggressive ground conditions, corrosivity or materials that might give rise to ground expansion. Dafen hq and stores unit 4, heol aur, dafen ind estate, dafen, llanelli, carmarthenshire sa14 8qn. Insitu tests amd 8264 amd 17229 partially superseded but remains current. Note amendment 2 to this standard removes text superseded by bs en iso 22476 2 and bs en iso 224763, and makes reference to the relevant standard for each affected subclause. This british standard, a part of the bs 77 series, specifies methods of.
If the test is performed in a test pit, width of the pit should be at least 4 to 5 times of plate diameter. The apparatus is fitted with a 150mm diameter dial indicator for direct reading of penetration. Find the most uptodate version of bs 779 at engineering360. This part of bs 77 describes insitu methods of test on soils for civil engi neering purposes, i. Most of these tests are required for the classification of soils in accordance with bs 5930.
Bs 77 this british standard consists of nine parts. Free download bs 77 pdf standard from public digital library. Bs 77 part 3 1990 ci 7 3 bs 77 part 3 1990 ci 7 3 title ebooks. Five series of hydrometers for liquids with densities between 600 and 2000 kgm3 at 20c and three subseries for petroleum products for densities between 600 and 1100 kgm3 at 15c. Bs 77 part 7 shear strength tests total stress bs 77. This part deals with ph and electrical resistivity and is used to assess aggressive ground conditions. The apparatus is fitted with a 150mm diameter dial indicator for direct reading of. Norhayati, petroliam nasional berhad, 12 march 2003, uncontrolled copy, c bsi sample preparation. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until download button will appead.
Part 1 covers general information, parts 2 to 8 relate to laboratory tests on soils, and part 9 covers insitu tests. Classification tests british standard methods of test for classifying soils and for determining their basic physical properties. Classification tests includes all amendments and changes through reaffirmation notice. You may experience issues viewing this site in internet explorer 9, 10. Bs 7741990 methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 4 compactionrelated tests. Soils for civil engineering purposes angelo filomeno. A suitable hammer, according to bs 77, would have a frequency between 25 and 45 hz, and a power consumption of 600 to 750 w. Bs 77 41990 methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 4 compactionrelated tests. Geogroup company soil investigation soil mechanics testing. It is a revision of the insitu test methods described in bs 77. Sample specification download sample specifications and see whats possible with nbs chorus case studies find out how our customers use our software and services authors meet some of our.
Note amendment 2 to this standard removes text superseded by bs en iso 22476 2. Soil testing bs 77 parts 18 direct shear strength moisture. Home publication index british standards institution bs 77 9. Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
General requirements and sample preparation british standard. Find the most uptodate version of bs 77 2 at engineering360. Classification tests includes all amendments and changes through reaffirmation notice, january 1, 2010. Download file pdf bs 77 soils for civil engineering purposes bs 77 2 1990 edition, august 31, 1990. Home publication index british standards institution bs 779. The new edition begins the process of overhaul of bs 77 as a result of.
The distinction between laboratory and insitu tests is that. Bs 77 2 1990 methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 2 classification tests. Find the most uptodate version of bs 772 at engineering360. Bs 77 this british standard, a part of the bs 77 series, specifies methods of test for the classification of soil and for the determination of basic physical properties. Unloading should also be done in the backward steps. Bs 77 part 2 methods of test for soils for civil en80c. Download file pdf bs 77 soils for civil engineering purposes bs 772 1990 edition, august 31, 1990. Soil compaction test methods as per bs 77 method statement hq. To see a list of other bs standards on the document library click here. British standard methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes bs77 part 1 to 9 craigs soil mechanics 7th edition free download site investigations british standard bs 5930 1999. Complete document methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes part 2. Note amendment 2 to this standa rd removes text supersed ed by bs en iso 2247 6 2 and bs en iso 224763, and makes reference to the relevant standard for each affected subclause. Determination of the liquid limit by a one point cone penetration test. Norhayati, petroliam nasional berhad, 12 march 2003, uncontrolled copy, c bsi tests.
The most widely used standards here in ghana are the bs 77 part 9 1990, the din 184 2012. Note amendment 2 to this standa rd removes text supersed ed by bs en iso 2247 62 and bs en iso 224763, and makes reference to the relevant standard for each affected subclause. Home publication index british standards institution bs 771. Bench mounted apparatus to determine the liquid limit of soils to bs77.
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