UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
ASTM D 2166
Project Name: Landfill Cap Barrier Tested by: MMB
Project No.: 12345.0001 Date: 03/26/03
Sample ID: EP-5D-25.0ST Sample Description: Clay
Sample Properties
Sample Sample Sample   Height:Diameter   Sample
diameter, inches Area, square inches length, inches   Ratio   Weight, gm
2.870 6.46 6.213 2.17 1289.6
2.866 6.220
2.870 6.217
Avg.= 2.869 Avg.= 6.217
Moisture, Density and Saturation  
   
Moisture Content, %: 27.4
   
Grain Density (est.) 2.65
   
Wet Density, pcf: 122.3
   
Dry Density, pcf: 96.0
   
Total Porosity: 0.42
   
Void Ratio: 0.72
   
Pore Volume, cc: 276.5
   
Percent Saturation:     100.3
Unconfined Stress Analysis    
   
Unconfined Compressive Strength, psf 1555
   
Strain at Failure, % 3.22
   
Strain Rate, in/min. 0.089
   
Failure Description: See
        Photo
Notes:        
Moisture Content on entire sample after shear.