BS 1377 Part 2 1990          
Particle Density (gas jar)
Location Job Ref:
BH No.
Soil Description Sample No.
Depth
Test method  BS1377: Part 2:  1990: 8.2 Date
 
Method of preparation 
Sample reference    
Mass of gas jar, plate,soil and water (m3) g 
Mass of gas jar, plate and soil (m2) g 
Mass of gas jar,plate and water (m4) g 
Mass of gas jar and plate (m1)   g
Mass of soil (m2-m1)   g 
Mass of water in full jar (m4-m1) g
Mass of water used (m3-m2)   g
Volume of soil particles (m4-m1)-(m3-m2) mL
Particle Density     
ps = (m2-m1)/(m4-m1)-(m3-m2) Mg/m3
Average Value   Mg/m3

 
  Operator Checked Approved

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