How Do You Test The Consolidation Of Soil?
Soil consolidation is the third primary component of soil compaction. Soil consolidation is the deformation of soil as water is squeezed out. Along with compression and compaction, soil consolidation provides a means to discuss and manage soil problems and solutions. Weigh the glass plate and the empty consolidation ring. Measure the inner diameter and the height of the ring. Extrude the soil sample from your sampler. Determine initial moisture content and specific gravity. Place a 3-inch soil sample in the cutting ring and pare off excess until sample is reduced to the same inner diameter and height of the ring. Be careful to ensure there is no void or space between the sample and the consolidation ring. Turn the ring over and remove any excess soil above the ring. Place the glass on the cut surface, turn the ring over again and trim any excess soil above the ring. Weigh the soil sample plus the ring plus the glass plate. Remove the sample and ring from the glass plate. Center the sto
