Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual

Name: Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9780197545812

by Braja Das

10th Edition

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Print ISBN	9780197545812
eText ISBN	9780197643006
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publishing Year	2022
Edition	10th Edition
Language	English
Pages	400

The Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, 10th Edition, by Braja Das, offers structured practical instruction for students enrolled in civil engineering laboratory courses. Published by Oxford University Press, this 400-page manual provides an accessible technical framework for executing standard soil tests and evaluating experimental measurements.

Initial sections focus on physical index properties and characterization methods. Students work through step-by-step procedures for water content determination and the specific gravity of soil solids, followed by particle size evaluation using sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis. The text also covers Atterberg limits, detailing test protocols for liquid limit, plastic limit, and shrinkage limit alongside moisture-density testing via the Standard Proctor Compaction Test.

A prominent feature of the publication is its inclusion of over twenty-five laboratory projects that align closely with current ASTM standards. This practical structure supports student learning by connecting theoretical principles to established industry testing norms.

Chapter 1: Laboratory Test and Preparation of Report
Chapter 2: Determination of Water Content
Chapter 3: Specific Gravity of Soil Solids
Chapter 4: Sieve Analysis
Chapter 5: Hydrometer Analysis
Chapter 6: Liquid Limit Test: Percussion Cup Method
Chapter 7: Liquid Limit Test: Fall Cone Method
Chapter 8: Plastic Limit Test
Chapter 9: Shrinkage Limit Determination
Chapter 10: Engineering Classification of Soils
Chapter 11: Standard Proctor Compaction Test
Chapter 12: Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction by Sand Cone Method
Chapter 13: Maximum and Minimum Dry Densities of Granular Soil (Sand)
Chapter 14: Constant Head Permeability Test in Sand
Chapter 15: Falling Head Permeability Test in Sand
Chapter 16: Direct Shear Test on Sand
Chapter 17: Unconfined Compression Test
Chapter 18: Consolidation Test
Chapter 19: Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Soil
Chapter 20: Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Soil
Chapter 21: Consolidated-Drained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Sands
Chapter 22: Resilient Modulus Test for Cohesive and Granular Soils
Chapter 23: California Bearing Ratio for Laboratory Compacted Soils
Chapter A: Weight-Volume Relationships
Chapter B: Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments