Replacing density survey with plate load test
Replacing density survey with plate load test
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Hello
In order to increase the speed efficiency of our project , our client suggested we compact the soil with lifts of 60 cm and test it directly with PLT rather than compacting lifts of 30 cm and testing it with the SDG or Troxler.
Our contract talks about 95% OPM minimum density required , but i am thinking of using his idea provided we correlate the coefficient of compaction K from PLT with dry density in situ than continuing on with the correlation achieved ?
thank you
In order to increase the speed efficiency of our project , our client suggested we compact the soil with lifts of 60 cm and test it directly with PLT rather than compacting lifts of 30 cm and testing it with the SDG or Troxler.
Our contract talks about 95% OPM minimum density required , but i am thinking of using his idea provided we correlate the coefficient of compaction K from PLT with dry density in situ than continuing on with the correlation achieved ?
thank you





RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
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RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
I'd ask the boss if he(she) will stand behind such a change when it comes to court some day. So the fabric doesn't affect the load test???? Someone is dreaming.
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test
We generally do an in-place density before and after the PLT.
RE: Replacing density survey with plate load test