Relative Density

[Okiryu]

Quick question: in the US, what is the typical procedure to obtain the relative density? Are any limitations for the fine contents for the sand samples?

 

[Ron]

Ok....ASTM D4254 is the procedure. It consists of 3 submethods, based on gradation. It specifies that the methods are applicable to cohesionless soils only.


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[fattdad]

What's the end game? Is this for compaction control? Is this for some other purpose?

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[Okiryu]

f-d, liquefaction analysis

 

[Okiryu]

Thanks Ron.

 

[GeoEnvGuy]

You need to lookup the liquefaction triggering methods most state fines correction and do have an upper limit somewhere around 30%.