How To Do A Compaction Test Or In-Situ Density Test?
The consultant representative or the quality engineer shall select the area to be tested and shall mark on the drawing. There are many ways to determine the compaction of soil but widely being used Sand Replacement Method , which we are using on our site. And before blinding works, you have to make sure that the inspection request is submitted to the consultant and compaction test report is passed. But first, here are the apparatus and equipment for the In-situ density test. Apparatus for In-Situ Density Test 1. Pouring Cylinder 7. Meter 2. Pointed Steel Rod 8. Hammer 3. Large Screw Driver 9. Bent spoon dibber 4. Sand or Silica Container 10. Gloves 5. Glass plate 11. Metal trays, 500mm square, 50mm depth with 200mm dia. hole in the center 6. Sample container (plastic bag or plastic container) Here are the procedure on how to do the Compaction test or In-Situ Density test . 1. Place the metal tray. The technician can now place the metal tray as per Consultant