Slurry Preparation and Characteristics of Samples Consolidated in the Slurry Consolidometer.
Abstract
This report is concerned with the laboratory techniques and procedures which may be employed in conjunction with a slurry consolidometer apparatus to produce high quality soil samples which possess a known stress history and which are relatively homogeneous in their physical and chemical properties. Specimens trimmed from such samples can then be used with confidence in a test program which is designed to investigate various engineering properties of cohesive soils. After a brief discussion of the general philosophy of slurry preparation, the detailed procedures used to produce slurries at Northwestern University are explained, and the characteristics of a large series of consolidated blocks are described. In addition, certain procedures which may be taken to avoid or eliminate undesirable effects are outlined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- ADA040188
Entities
People
- Donald E. Sheeran
- Raymond J. Krizek
Organizations
- Northwestern University