Lab Report Rubric (Assessment Form)

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Criteria

Laboratory: Hydraulics Laboratory

Section : 4

Subject Code: BFC 21201

Group Members:
1. MOHAMMAD NASRUL B MOHD YUSOFF
2. LAU MIN JUN
3. LEONG CHAI MEI
4. SITI ZAHARAH BINTI MAZLAN
5. DINA MARIANA BINTI SAMUJI

Experiment Title : Infiltration Rate Test

WT

TSCR
(%)

Showed interest, used time very

well, guide other students and very
focused on experiment

Student can explain the results of

the experiment in detail and the ways
in which they relate to the research
focus. The student can also evaluate
the significance of the experiment to
the real situation

SCR

Attendance &
Dicipline

Student in laboratory more

than 1 hour late

Student in laboratory within

30 minutes to 1 hour late

Student in laboratory within 10

to 30 minutes late

Student in laboratory just

before laboratory start

Student in laboratory 10 minutes

earlier

Aim / Purpose

Purpose is not identified

Relevant variables are not
described

Purpose is somewhat vague

Relevant variables are not
described

Purpose is identified
Relevant variables are
described

Purpose is clearly identified

Relevant variables are described

Materials
(optional)

There is not a list of the

necessary lab materials

Most lab materials included

All necessary lab materials

included and listed

All necessary lab materials included

and listed in an organized manner

Procedure
(optional)

Procedures are not listed

Procedures are listed but not

in clear steps

Purpose is identified
Relevant variables are
described in somewhat unclear
manner
All necessary lab materials
included but not listed in any
particular order
Procedures are listed in clear
steps but not numbered and/or
in complete sentences

Procedures are listed in clear

steps
Each step is numbered and in
a complete sentence

Data lacks precision

Greater than 20% difference
with accepted values

Good representation of the

data using tables and/or graphs
Less than 15% difference with
accepted values
Precision is acceptable

Accurate representation of the

data using tables and/or graphs
Data is fairly precise
Less than 10% difference with
accepted values

Trends / patterns are not

analyzed
Answers to questions are
incomplete
Analysis is inconsistent
A statement of the results is
incomplete with little reflection
on the lab

Trends / patterns are logically

analyzed for the most part
Questions are answered in
complete sentences
Analysis is general
A statement of the results of
the lab indicates whether
results support the hypothesis

Did the job but did not appear

to be very interested. Focus lost
on several occasion

Trends / patterns are logically

analyzed
Questions are answered in
complete sentences
Analysis is thoughtful
Accurate statement of the
results of the lab indicates
whether results support the
hypothesis
Possible sources of error
identified
Used time pretty well. Stayed
focused on the experiment most
of the time

Procedures are listed in clear steps

Each step is numbered and in a
complete sentence
Diagrams are included to describe
the set-up
Accurate representation of the data
using tables and/or graphs
Graphs and tables are labeled and
titled
Data is precise with less than 5%
difference with accepted values
Trends / patterns are logically
analyzed
Questions are answered thoroughly
and in complete sentences
Analysis is insightful
Accurate statement of the results of
lab indicates whether results support
hypothesis
Possible sources of error and what
was learned from the lab discussed

Data

Analysis /
Result

Discussion

Data is not represented or is

not accurate

Trends / patterns are not

analyzed
Questions are not answered
Analysis is not relevant
No disussion was included or
shows little effort and reflection
on the lab

Participation
(during
experiment)

Student was hostile about

participating

Participation was minimal

Interview (for
short reports)

Student cannot answer

questions about the experiment

Student can answer some

questions about the experiment

NAME OF LECTURER :

Student can answer questions

about the experiment and
begins to make connections
between the experiment and its
applications

Student can explain the

results of the experiment in
detail and the ways in which
they relate to the research focus

SIGNATURE :

DATE :

Note : SCR = SCORE, WT = WEIGHTAGE, TSCR = TOTAL SCORE

TOTAL SCORE :

FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

WATER ENGINEERING LABORATORY

LABORATORY PAPER INSTRUCTION

Subject Code

BFC 21201

Experiment
Code

MKA 01 (b)

Experiment Title

INFILTRATION RATE TEST

Section

STUDENTS ETHICAL CODE (SEC)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA
BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

I declare that I have prepared this report with my own efforts. I also
declare not receive or give any assistance in preparing this report and
make this affirmation in the belief that nothing is in, it is true

.
(STUDENT SIGNATURE)

NAME

: DINA MARIANA BINTI SAMUJI

MATRIC NO : CF140197
DATE

: 24 MARCH 2015

*This SEC sheet/student is compulsory compiles in this report

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TITLE : INFILTRATION RATE TEST

AMENDMENT DATE :

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PART B: INFILTRATION RATE TEST

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To identify the characteristics of the infiltration rate of water into soils in the field.
2.0

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have
learned to:
a. Understand the concept of infiltration of water into soils.
b. Understand the factors which influence the infiltration rates.

3.0 THEORY
The volume of water used during each measured time interval is converted into an incremental
infiltration velocity for both the inner ring and annular space using the following equations;

VIR VIR /( AIR .t ) where, V IR is the inner ring incremental infiltration velocity(cm/hr), V IR is the
A
volume of water used during time interval to maintain constant head in the inner ring (mL), IR is the
internal area of inner ring (cm 2) and t is the time interval (hour). For the annular space between
rings, calculate as follows; V A V A /( AA .t ) where V A is the annular space incremental
V A is the volume of water used during time interval to maintain constant
A
head in the annular space between the rings (mL), A is the area of annular space (cm 2) and t is
infiltration velocity (cm/hr),

the time interval (hour). The infiltration rate calculated with the inner ring should be the value used for
results if the rates for the inner ring and annular space differ. The difference in rates is due to
divergent flow.
4.0 EQUIPMENTS
a. Two stainless steels rings measure 12 and 24 diameter x 20 high.
b. Marriotte tube.

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5.0 PROCEDURES
1. After a test site has been selected and the soil surfafe has been prepared, the outer. Ring is
driven into the soil using s driving cap on the top which a wood block can be used to absorb the
blow from a sledge hammer. The outer ring is inserted by moving the wood block araound the
edge of the driving cap. The ring is inserted to a depth that will (a) prevent the test water from
leaking to the ground surface surrounding the ring, and (b) be deeper than the depth to which the
innner ring will be driven. A depth of about 15cm is usually adequate.

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1. Once the outer ring is in place, the inner ring can be centered inside the large ring and driven to
a depth that will prevent leakage of water the ground surface surrounding the ring. A depth of
about 5-10 cm is usually adequate. Both the outer and the innner ring should be level. The soil
surrounding the wall of the ring (s) should be exempt of excessive disturbance. In case
extensive carcking or heave are observed, the ring (s) should be reset to a different location
using a technique that will minimize such disturbance.
2. There are three ways to maintain constant head (water lever) within the inner ring and annular
space between the two ring, manually controlling the flow liquid, the use of constant level float
valves, or the use of a mariotte tube. The latter option is the preferred one since it auto-regulates
water flow to the ring. A pair or water bottle is used to fill both rings with water to the same
desired depth in each ring. The water flow from the mariotte tube can than be initiated. As soon
as the fluid level becomes constant, the water level in the inner ring and in the annular space is
measure (and recorded) to the nearest 2mm using a ruler or a tape measure. The water level is
maintained at a selected head (level) in both the inner ring annular space between rings
throughout the test to prevent flow of water from one ring to the other.
3. The volume of water that is added to maintain a constant head in the inner ring. And annular
space during each timing interval is determined by measuring the change in elevation of the
water level in the appropriate graduated mariotte tube. For average soils, the volume of water
used to maintain the head recorded at every 5 min intervals for at least 6 hours, or until a
relatively costant infiltration rate is achieved. The appropriate reading frenquency may be
determined only through experience and may be more frenquet for high-K meterials.

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6.0 RESULT AND CALCULATIONS

TABLE 6.1: Infiltration rate experiment results
Time, t
(s)

Inner
(mm)

Infiltration
Capacity
(mm)

* Stop after 3 constant readings.

Infiltration Rate
(mm/s)

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7.0 QUESTIONS
1.
Plot a graphs of:
a. Infiltration capacity versus time
b. Infiltration rate versus time
2.
From the graph in 1(b), please identify the basic of infiltration rate
3.
Sketch a graphs of infiltration rate versus time for the three different characteristics of
soils:
a. dry soil.
b. wet soil.
c. saturated soil.
Explain each of the graphs.

Prepared by:
WAN AFNIZAN BIN WAN MOHAMED

Updated by:
SABARIAH MUSA

Signature:

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Date: 14 July 2008

Date : 14 February 2014