The ASTM D4546-21 standard provides two test methods for determining the in situ field density and moisture content:
ASTM D4546-21 is the standard test method titled
HVn=DRn−DRiHt−DRicap H cap V sub n equals the fraction with numerator cap D cap R sub n minus cap D cap R sub i and denominator cap H sub t minus cap D cap R sub i end-fraction DRncap D cap R sub n is deformation at the end of a loading increment and DRicap D cap R sub i is deformation at the time of saturation . Data Inputs and Requirements
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: Highly undisturbed, intact core samples carefully extracted from natural ground deposits or existing engineered fills.
This method measures the swell or collapse at a predetermined overburden pressure, followed by load-induced compression. It is often used to simulate the actual loading conditions in the field. Test Method C: Variable Load Swell/Collapse
The specimen is placed in the apparatus, the target load is applied, and the system stabilizes. Water is added to inundate the specimen.
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