sustainable energy sources

Contents
SectionPage
1. soak box test:3
1.1Introduction:3
1.2Results and Graphs.4
1.3 public Comments.9
2.Consolidation (Oedometer) Test:10
2.1Introduction:10
2.2Sample data:11
2.3 cartridge holder concretion data:11
2.4Sample calculation for load increments (50KPa and 100KPa):11
3.Triaxial compression Test:14
3.1Introduction:14

List of Figures
Figure ‎2.1 -7
Figure ‎2.2 -8


1.Shear box test:
1.1Introduction:
This report looks at the prune box test conducted in Napier University Geotech Lab that took place on February the 15th 2008.

The purpose of the test is to determine the shear authority parameters of a Leighton Buzzard Sand

















1.2 Results and Graphs.

1.2.1The tests results.


Test zero(prenominal) 1

Normal Vertical stress=49 kn/m2

plain displacement Strain (%)Shearing Force


0.000.000
0.030.05-1
0.140.230
0.250.421
0.360.601
0.480.801
0.580.9732
0.681.1365
0.781.3088
0.891.48109
1.001.67107
1.111.85131
1.212.02147
1.322.20159
1.432.38170
1.542.57180
1.652.75188
1.752.92195
1.863.10201
1.963.27206
2.083.47208
2.183.63213
2.293.82218
2.54.17224
2.74.50226
2.



924.87229
3.125.20232
3.335.55231
3.545.90235
3.75 6.25 235
Table ‎1.1 -


Test No. 2

Normal Vertical stress=98 kn/m2

Horizontal displacement Strain (%)Shearing Force


0.000.001
0.040.07-5
0.150.254
0.250.4246
0.350.58101
0.450.75153
0.550.92228
0.661.10284
0.761.27327
0.861.43356
0.961.60379
1.071.78398
1.171.95412
1.282.13425
1.392.32433
1.52.50440
1.62.67445
1.72.83450
1.813.02454
1.913.18458
2.023.37462
2.123.53463
2.223.70466
2.434.05468
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