DRDC Suffield Soil Laboratory Program. Progress Report - Piston and Onager Sites
Abstract
AMEC Earth & Environmental Limited (AMEC) was retained by Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) Suffield to carry out laboratory testing on soil samples from prairie soil samples from the Mine Effects Site near Building 148 on the Experimental Proving Ground at DRDC Suffield. AMEC's geotechnical laboratory in Edmonton, Alberta received three large, bag soil samples in late October 2003 for DRDC's Piston, Onager East and Onager West sites. The following laboratory tests were requested by DRDC: 1. Determination of water content of soil samples; 2. Preparation of compacted samples in range of natural water contents; 3. Consolidation tests using ASTM D2435 on two samples; and 4. Triaxial undrained tests (CUP) using ASTM D4767 on three samples. A typical range of natural water contents of 13 to 19 percent was provided to AMEC by DRDC Suffield for similar soil at these sites. For testing, compacted samples were prepared at water contents within the natural water content range, with target water contents of approximately 15 percent. Results are provided according to American Standard Testing Methods (ASTM) standards where applicable. Results for the Triaxial undrained tests (CUP) using ASTM D4767 on three samples are provided in CR 2004-138, DRDC Soil Laboratory Program Triaxial Test Results - Onager Site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA436651
Entities
People
- Angela Kupper
- Ja'net Barchard