35 COMPACTED ROAD BASE AND SUBBASE SOILS | FIELD DENSITY
FIELD DENSITY
Sand replacement method
The verification of the degree of compaction can be determined on site with a simple procedure that essentially
involves removing and weighing a section of compacted soil and then refilling the hole with sand. A simple ap-
paratus is used to record the volume of sand, and then the density of the removed soil can be calculated.
ASTM/AASHTO/NF Sand 0SEFSJOHJOGPSNBUJPO 4BOESFQMBDFNFOUTFUQBSUT "45.
density Part description* 35-T0128 35-T0129 35-T0133
cone apparatus 35-T0128
4”diameter 6.5” diameter 12”diameter
4” (101.6 mm) diameter sand density cone
Standards Double cone 35-T0128/1 35-T0129/1 -
apparatus.
ASTM D1556 | AASHTO T191 | Plastic sand jar (2 pieces) 35-T0130/2 35-T0130/2 -
35-T0129
NF P94-061-3 | UNE 7371 | CNR N° 22 Metal base plate with flanged 35-T0128/2 35-T0129/2 -
6.5” (165.1 mm) diameter sand density
(rimmed) hole
We produce three versions of this cone apparatus.
Weight of complete set (approx.) 3 kg 3 kg 20 kg
apparatus, each suitable for soils 35-T0133
of different grain sizes.The sets all 12” (304.8 mm) diameter sand density *all parts can also be purchased individually
include a double cone, a metal cone apparatus.
base plate and two plastic sand
jars, except the 35-T0133 model
Accessories
which is supplied with one acrylic
sand container. 35-T0130/8
The 35-T0129 6.5” (165.1 mm) di- Calibrating container for 35-T0129
ameter model can be completed Weight: 5 kg (approx.)
with a calibrating container. See 35-T0127
Accessories. Standard sand, 0.3 to 0.6 mm grain size,
conforming to ASTM/AASHTO/BS. 50kg
sack.
35-T0127/1
Standard sand, 0.4 to 2.0 mm grain size,
conforming to CNR 22. 50 kg sack.
35-T0128, 35-T0129, 35-T0133
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BS Sand replacement 0SEFSJOHJOGPSNBUJPO Field Density tools
apparatus
35-T0125 Used to dig, level and remove soil
Standards BS 1377:9 | BS 1924:2 during various field density tests.
100 mm diameter sand replacement
apparatus.
The operating principle is identi- 35-T0125/A 35-T0140
cal to the ASTM/AASHTO method. 150 mm diameter sand replacement Metal dibber, weight 300 g.
Three sizes of apparatus are avail- apparatus. 35-T0141
able, each comprising a pour- 35-T0126 Scraper, weight 600 g.
ing cylinder, calibration can and 200 mm diameter sand replacement
density tray made of plated sheet 35-T0142
apparatus.
steel. The apparatus have a simi- Pointed steel rod, weight 100 g.
lar design to the ASTM/AASHTO 35-T0143
models but the pouring cylinders Accessories Density spoon, weight 150 g.
and calibration can are made
35-T0127 35-T0144
from precision-machined cast
aluminium. Standard sand, 0.3 to 0.6 mm grain size, Rubber mallet, 50 mm diameter, weight
conforming to BS/ASTM/AASHTO. 1 kg.
50 kg sack. 35-T0145
Hammer, weight 300 g.
4BOESFQMBDFNFOUTFUQBSUT #4
35-T0145/G
Part description* 35-T0125 35-T0125/A 35-T0126
100 mm diameter 150 mm diameter 200 mm diameter Club hammer, weight 2 kg.
Sand pouring 35-T0125/1 35-T0125/A1 35-T0126/1 35-T0146
cylinder Density pick, weight 1 kg.
Calibration can 35-T0125/2 35-T0125/A2 35-T0126/2 35-T0147
Density tray 35-T0125/3 35-T0125/A3 35-T0126/3 Chisel, 300mm long, weight 1 kg.
Weight of 7.7 kg 13 kg 27.5 kg 86-D1348
complete
set (approx.) Tin lid lever, 5 litre capacity, weight 100 g.
*all parts can also be purchased individually
35-T0126, 35-T0125/A, 35-T0125
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