Laboratory Test Sheet Particle Density (gas jar) BS 1377 : Part 2 : 1990
						BS 1377 : Part 2 : 1990
Particle Density (gas jar)
Location						Job ref.
						Borehole/Pit no.
Soil description						Sample No.
						Depth  m
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
								Form 2K