Download or read book Study of Nuclear Density Gauge for Compaction Measure written by Tripathi Bishnukumar and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals about applications of Nuclear Density Gauge tool and also significant comparison with conventional method such as a sand replacement method, core cutter and LWD for compaction measure. It is helpful for site engineer as well as students; whom are researching in Pavement field and Geo-technical field and also for contractor for rapid QA/QC work. To measure in-situ densities is a time consuming job, Nuclear Density Gauge tool measure within minutes and also evaluate moisture content. Nuclear Density Gauge tool significantly correlate with convention method, therefore it is recommended for QA/ QC work. This book helps researchers as well as student and site engineers.

Download or read book Evaluation of Non nuclear Density Gauges for Determining In place Density of Unbound Materials written by Mark William Rose and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation of the troxler model 4640 thin lift nuclear density gauge written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes the results of a research study to determine the effectiveness of the Troxler Model 4640 Thin Lift Nuclear Density Gauge. The densities obtained from cores and the nuclear density gauge from seven construction projects were compared. The projects were either newly constructed or under construction when the tests were performed. A linear regression technique was used to investigate how well the core densities could be predicted from nuclear densities. Correlation coefficients were determined to indicate the degree of correlation between the core and nuclear densities. Using a statistical analysis technique, the range of the mean difference between core and nuclear measurements was established for specified confidence levels for each project.

Download or read book Evaluation of Non nuclear Density Gauges for HMAC written by Stephen Sebesta and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes research efforts to determine if commercially available non-nuclear density gauges can be used for TxDOT's density profile and joint density testing procedures. Researchers conducted testing with a Troxler 3450 nuclear gauge (operated in the thin-lift mode) and the Pavetracker (PT) and Pavement Quality Indicator (PQI) non-nuclear gauges. In a laboratory setting, research showed all the gauges could be affected by mix temperature, where gauge readings typically decreased with decreasing mix temperature. All gauges readings were also impacted by moisture, with the nuclear gauge least impacted. The precision of all gauges in the lab was good, with standard deviations below 0.5 pcf with the non-nuclear gauges and less than 1.0 pcf with the nuclear gauge. Field-testing showed the PQI was a suitable alternative to the nuclear gauge for density profiling and joint density testing.

Download or read book Assessment of Rapid Non nuclear Compaction Control Devices written by Ruth Elisheva Tobin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To ensure that compacted backfill performs as expected, compaction control is performed in the field by measuring the dry unit weight and moisture content of the compacted fill. The nuclear gauge is the most common device used to make these measurements because it is very rapid and thus does not delay the construction schedule. However, due to increased regulatory restrictions and growing concerns over the safety of using a device with a nuclear source, there is an increased effort to find a possible alternative to the nuclear gauge for compaction control. In this study, four devices were evaluated as potential replacements for the nuclear gauge. These devices include the Clegg Impact Hammer, the PANDA Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, the Moisture Density Indicator (MDI), and the Electrical Density Gauge (EDG). All the devices underwent laboratory testing conducted in large-scale soil specimens of poorly graded sand compacted to a target dry unit weight and moisture content. The MDI and EDG also underwent field testing at several different construction sites in central Texas. All testing includes comparisons between the results from the replacement devices and traditional compaction control devices. Analysis of the data revealed that, at this time, none of the four devices can be recommended to replace the nuclear gauge because they do not always accurately assess the compaction of the soil.

Download or read book Nuclear Gauges for Measuring the Density of Roadbase Macadam written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Using a Complex Impedance Measuring Instrument to Determine In Situ Soil Unit Weight and Moisture Content written by Christopher L. Meehan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In situ measurements of soil unit weight and moisture content play a critical role in conventional compaction quality assurance and quality control procedures. Recently, there have been a number of attempts to develop alternative electrically-based test devices that can be used to measure the in situ unit weight and/or moisture content of a compacted soil; these devices are intended to serve as alternatives to more traditional tests such as sand cone, rubber balloon, drive cylinder, or nuclear density gauge tests. The study described in this paper focuses on the use of a relatively new electrically-based in situ soil test device that uses measurements of soil complex impedance, soil capacitance, and soil resistance to infer in situ soil unit weight and moisture content; this device is typically referred to as a complex-impedance measuring instrument (CIMI). This paper provides a detailed explanation of current CIMI operating principles and also describes the utilization of a CIMI for field- and laboratory-based testing. The CIMI used in this study was calibrated and assessed in two field compaction projects in which different silty sands were used for construction. A mold-based calibration approach was developed for building an electrically-based soil model using the CIMI; this approach provides an alternative to field calibration of the device. In order to perform a more complete assessment of the CIMI in a controlled environment, a series of CIMI tests were conducted in a large "field box," and the resulting in situ measurements of soil unit weight and moisture content made using the CIMI are compared with the results from nuclear density gauge, sand cone, and drive cylinder tests. The advantages and disadvantages of field versus mold calibration of the CIMI are discussed, and side-by-side assessment of the CIMI relative to other conventionally used compaction control tests allows the reader to assess the accuracy of this device.

Download or read book Proceedings Quality control techniques written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Constructing and Controlling Compaction of Earth Fills written by Donald W. Shanklin and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 2000 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Presents 22 papers, from the July 1999 symposium, written on the use of various standardized methods for specifying and controlling the compaction of soil for engineered constructed earth fills. Perspectives include the historical background, current state-of-the- art practices, case histories of challenging situations, concerns regarding appropriate design parameters for compaction control, and new methods to evaluate soil compaction and related qualities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Download or read book Compaction testing of soils with a nuclear moisture density gauge written by M. H. Goldt and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Base Compaction Specification Feasibility Analysis written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this research is to establish the technical engineering and cost analysis concepts that will enable WisDOT management to objectively evaluate the feasibility of switching construction specification philosophies for aggregate base. In order to accomplish this goal, field and laboratory testing programs were conducted on existing HMA pavements and on base layers under construction as well as comprehensive survey was conducted on highway agencies practices pertaining to base layer construction in the U.S. and Canada. This research proposed construction specifications for aggregate base course layers.

Download or read book Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems written by Michael A. Mooney and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 676: Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems explores intelligent compaction, a new method of achieving and documenting compaction requirements. Intelligent compaction uses continuous compaction-roller vibration monitoring to assess mechanistic soil properties, continuous modification/adaptation of roller vibration amplitude and frequency to ensure optimum compaction, and full-time monitoring by an integrated global positioning system to provide a complete GPS-based record of the compacted area--

Download or read book Evaluation of Intelligent Compaction Technology for Densification of Roadway Subgrades and Structural Layers written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wisconsin Transportation Research 2000 written by Wisconsin. Department of Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Report to Stakeholders reviews some of our transportation research efforts in Wisconsin during the past four years. A few of these studies are already complete and have made a significant impact on the way we do business. Many of the projects will be finished in the coming months. For all of us interested in Wisconsin's transportation future, the report provides an overview of these diverse and laudable investigations.

Download or read book Wisconsin Transportation Research written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Advances in Transportation Geotechnics IV written by Erol Tutumluer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents selected papers presented during the 4th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics. The papers address the geotechnical challenges in design, construction, maintenance, monitoring, and upgrading of roads, railways, airfields, and harbor facilities and other ground transportation infrastructure with the goal of providing safe, economic, environmental, reliable and sustainable infrastructures. This volume will be of interest to postgraduate students, academics, researchers, and consultants working in the field of civil and transport infrastructure.