Delta-T SM150T User Manual
Also see for SM150T: Quick start guide
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SM150T User Manual 1.0 Appendix 1 43Laboratory calibration for non-clay soilsThis is the easiest technique, but it’s not suitable for soils that shrink or become veryhard when dry.Equipment you will need: SM150T and meter Soil corer (if doing a calibration for a cohesive soil rather than sandor a substrate) Heat-resistant beaker ( 0.5 litre) Weighing balance (accurate to < 1g) Temperature controlled oven (for mineral soils or substrates)Process Notes and exampleCollect a damp sample of the soil or substrate.This sample needs to be unchanged from its in-situ density,to be 0.5 litre, to have the correct dimensions to fit thebeaker, and to be generally uniform in water content.For cohesive soils this is most easily done with a soil-corer.Sandy soils can be poured into the beaker, but you shouldtake the subsequent measurements immediately, as thewater will quickly begin to drain to the bottom of the beaker.Compressible soils and composts often requiremeasurement of the in-situ density and then need to becarefully reconstituted at that density within the beaker.Measure the volume occupied by the sample.Ls = 463.5mlWeigh the sample, including the beaker.Ww = 743.3g |
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