LABORATORY EXERCISE NO.

1
(Disturbed Soil Sampling, Labelling and Storage)

_______________________ Engr. Lilian A. Lerios

Name, Year & Section Instructor

_CE 434 (Soil Mechanics) ________________________

Subject Date

INTRODUCTION:
A disturbed soil sample is one in which the structure of the
soil has been changed sufficiently that test of structure properties
of the soil grains can be accurately determined. When the natural
conditions of a sample such as its structure, texture, density,
natural water contents, or the stress conditions are disturbed then
it called a disturbed soil sample.
APPARATUS:
1. Soil auger
2. Spade or shovel
3. Moisture tight sample container
4. Petrowax or paraffin
PROCEDURE:
1. Clear the area of grass and vegetation where the sample is to
be obtained.
2. With the use of soil auger, the soil is bored until desired depth
is reached and obtain disturbed sample.
3. Record the depth of each type of soil strata.
4. If an undisturbed sample is to be obtained a large hole be dug
but the middle portion of the hole is not taken out.
5. Trim the middle portion of the soil until exact size is obtained.
Make sure that the sides are enclosed in a container to prevent
crumbling.
6. Place a cover of paraffin wax or other means of covering on
sample. Classify and label the sample.
7. Place the soil in a container in adequate such as canvass bags,
cans and bins for large quantities and glass jars for small
samples.
8. Place a label on sample and prepare the corresponding sample
data for filling purposes.
9. For disturbed sample, cover sample with petro wax or paraffin
after it has been placed in a container.
10. Store sample in a cool room.
11. Plot the soil profile based on the record of each group.
RESULT:

Table 1: Soil Sample Data in CAAD

Project No.:
Location:
Boring no.:
Description of soil:
Elevation of ground surface:
Depth of Sample Bottom:
No. of Sample in Shipment:
Type of Sample: Disturbed Soil:
Original Size of Sample:
Condition of Sample:
File No.:
Date:
Sample No.:
Group Name:

Table 2: Soil Sample Data in Open Field

Project No.:
Location:
Boring no.:
Description of soil:
Elevation of ground surface:
Depth of Sample Bottom:
No. of Sample in Shipment:
Type of Sample: Disturbed Soil:
Original Size of Sample:
Condition of Sample:
File No.:
Date:
Sample No.:
Group Name:

Table 3: Soil Sample Data in CAS

Project No.:
Location:
Boring no.:
Description of soil:
Elevation of ground surface:
Depth of Sample Bottom:
No. of Sample in Shipment:
Type of Sample: Disturbed Soil:
Original Size of Sample:
Condition of Sample:
File No.:
Date:
Sample No.:
Group Name:
Discussion/Result:
DOCUMENTATION

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