CBR Test
CBR Test
CBR Test
CBR
The ratio is usually determined for penetration of 2.5 mm and 5mm. The standard forces
corresponding to penetrations of 2.5 and 5mm are 13.24kN and 19.96kN.
OBJECTIVE
Determine the California bearing of the sub-grade soil.
APPARATUS
Loading machine
Penetration plunger
Extruder.
PROCEDURE
Specimen preparation:
Penetration Test:
1
22.88
100.47
83.56
27.87
9075
15005
55930
Diameter= 14.7 x height = 10.8
RESULT
PENETRATION
P
(mm)
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
3.25
3.50
3.75
4.00
4.25
4.50
4.75
5.00
5.25
5.50
5.75
6.00
STANDARD
FORCE
Lstd
(kN)
11.50
13.24
17.60
19.96
SAMPLE CALCULATION
PROVING
RING
DIAL
D
(div)
0
8
17
30
43
60
82
104
130
148
169
186
203
216
230
242
254
264
277
287
298
307
316
325
333
TEST 1
FORCE
CORRECTED
READING
FORCE
(kN)
L cor
CALIFORNIA
BEARING
RATIO
CBR =
Lcor/Lstd100
(%)
0
0.20
0.43
0.75
1.08
1.50
2.05
2.60
3.25
3.70
4.23
4.65
5.08
5.40
5.75
6.05
6.35
6.60
6.93
7.18
7.45
7.68
7.90
8.13
8.33
0
0.20
0.43
0.75
1.08
1.50
2.05
2.60
3.25
3.70
4.23
4.65
5.08
5.40
5.75
6.05
6.35
6.60
6.93
7.18
7.45
7.68
7.90
8.13
8.33
28.26
31.95
36.08
37.32
GRAPH
DISCUSSION
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is a compressive nature penetration test. The test is
specifically used to determine the mechanical strength as well as the potential strength of
road sub grades and base courses materials including the recycled material generally used for
road and airfield pavements. So, the test must be done carefully to get the precise result and
have a few precautions that should be alert.
First, the sample should dry enough to get the maximum strength. As we know, the strength
of soil will be decrease due to high rate of moisture content in the soil. Thus, the sample must
be placed in the oven for at least 24 hours to minimise the rate of moisture content.
Moreover, if the soil is in the wet conditions, it will not strong enough to withstand the
pressure from rammer.
After that, we have to make sure the apparatus is set up correctly, especially the mould. The
screw must be tightening perfectly in order to hold the soil during compaction stage.This
allow the soil compacted completely.
Then, during the penetration test, the assembly must be turn upside down. This is because
after the compaction, the lower part of the soil will get the maximum compaction. So, the
penetration must be subjected to the bottom part of the soil as it have a highest strength.
CONCLUSION
The sub-grade layer of pavement is, essentially, the underlying ground. It is also known as the
Formation Level which can be defined as the level at which excavation ceases and
construction start where it is the lowest point of the pavement structure. Most sub-grade
improvement is accomplished by compacting the soil. In extreme situations, when the soil is
particularly bad or the loads high, soil stabilization can be used. In this process, Portland
cement, calcium chloride or lime are mixed into the soil then it is compacted. The subgrade
soil can also be excavated and mixed with gravel then compacted.
From this experiment, the value of California Bearing Ratio (CBR) for tested soil is
determined. The value for CBR is actually 37.32% at 5.00 mm of penetration. This method
covers the determination of the CBR of pavement subgrade, sub base and base course
materials from laboratory compacted specimens. The objectives are well determined.
REFERENCES
Roy Whitlow (1983), Basic Soil Mechanics. Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia
Pte Ltd
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