BS 1377 Part 2 1990
Density by immersion in water
Location
Job Ref:
BH No.
Soil Description
Sample No.
Depth
Test method
BS1377: Part 2:
1990: 8.3/8.4
Date
Method of preparation
Small/large pyknometer
Specimen refernce
Mass of bottle,soil and water (m3)
g
Mass of bottle and soil (m2)
g
Mass of bottle full of water (m4)
g
Mass of bottle (m1)
g
Mass of soil (m2-m1)
g
Mass of water in full bottle (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 ps
Mg/m3
Operator
Checked
Approved
Form 2L