Laboratory Test Sheet
Shrinkage limit (cylindrical specimen)
BS 1377 : Part 2 : 1990
BS 1377 : Part 2 : 1990
Shrinkage limit (cylindrical specimen)
Location Job ref.    
Borehole/Pit no.  
Soil descriptionon Sample No.  
Depth m
  Date
Date Form  
Test method  BS1377: Part 2:  1990: 6.3       Date    
  Initial Condition
Immersion Tank:   Specimen Mass g  
Diameter   Dmm Length  mm Volume cm3  
Volume Factor Pi * D^2 / 40004000 Diameter   mm Density Mg/m3  
   Test Data                    
Measurement no.    
Date      
Time      
     Zero      mm
Micrometer Readings    with sample mm
     difference mm
     Volume mm
Specimen    mass   mm
     density mm
Volume per 100g dry soil cm3
Moisture content   %
                     
      Proportion Retained on  
       425 um sieve............%
         
         
  Shrinkage Ratio    
       
         
  Shrinkage Limit    
       
         
         
  Operator Checked   Apprved
   
                     
  Form 2E