<< Click to Display Table of Contents >> Navigation:  Chapter 9 Geotechnical Data Management > Geotechnical Tests > Entering Test Data > Soil and Aggregates Tests > Shrinkage Mercury

This test uses mercury to determine the shrinkage limit and shrinkage ratio of soil. The test is applicable only to basically fine-grained (cohesive) soils that exhibit a dry strength when air dried.

 

The data entry and calculations for this test are performed on the Shrinkage Mercury Method form described in the next section. After the data and calculations have been performed the results are displayed in a test report as described in the reporting section below. The format of this report is controlled by the geotechnical template used for the test.

 

The methodology and calculations for this test adhere to "ASTM D427-98 Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Factors of Soils by the Mercury Method". For more detailed information on the methodology and calculations please review this standard.