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  1. dirtman85

    Potassium Dichromate

    We are currently using Potassium Dichromate (inorganic salt) for testing for Organic content in soils as per BS1377:1990. Does anyone know of a safer alternative to this chemical which has/can be successfully proven to have neglible effects on the test results?
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    Laboratory CBR Seating loads.

    Hi everyone, i'm a soils technician from England working to BS1377 standards. We are trying to develop a method to accurately judge the CBR value of recompacted soils to pre-determine seating loads. We have trid a hand penetrometer but found it to be too inaccurate. Any suggestions?

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