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This test is used to determine the in-place dry density of natural, inorganic soils using the drive-cylinder method. The test is not applicable for soft, highly plastic, noncohesive, saturated or other soils that are easily deformed or that may not be retained in the drive cylinder. The test is not recommended for soils with significant amounts of particles coarser than 4.75 mm (3/16 in.).

 

The data entry and calculations for this test are performed on the Soil Density 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 D2937-02 Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Factors of Soils by the Wax Method". For more detailed information on the methodology and calculations please review this standard.