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Earthworks – Geotechnical laboratory tests – Part 5: Swelling potential test cen:proj:75542

Scope

This standard specifies the test method for the determination of the magnitude of one-dimensional collapse that occurs when unsaturated soils are inundated with water. This method is used to determine the magnitude of potential collapse that may occur for a given vertical (axial) stress and an index for rating the potential of collapse.
This test method specifies the technique for specimen preparation, apparatus and procedure for quantifying the amount of height change associated with collapse and procedures for reporting test results.
The procedure given in this test method are applicable to both undisturbed samples or remolded specimens.