Question
Download Solution PDFIn a standard penetration test, what is the weight of the hammer and the dropping height used as per IS 2131-1981?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFSPT test can be conducted to determine:
a) Relative Density of sands
b) Angle of internal friction
c) Unconfined compressive strength of clays
d) Ultimate bearing capacity on the basis of shear criteria
e) Allowable bearing pressure on the basis of settlement criteria
In this test, the split spoon sampler is driven by dynamic mechanism of hammer. This test is conducted either at every 2 to 5 meter interval or at the change of stratum.
Note:
The weight of the hammer is 63.5 kg.
The height of free fall is 750 mm or 75 cm.
The inner and outer diameter of the sampler is 35 mm and 50.5 mm respectively.
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