Shrinkage
Linear Shrinkage
Supported Test Methods
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
BS1377-2:1990:6.5 | Linear shrinkage |
Input
Lab- Class | Linear Shrinkage
Enter the test data in the data entry fields and click Save, Ctrl+S or change the row to initiate the calculation. The values will be calculated automatically and the result will be displayed in the calculated fields.
Output
- Graphic Text Report | L CS SHRINKAGE LINEAR
- Graphic Table Report | L CS SHRINKAGE LINEAR MULT
Volumetric Shrinkage
Supported Test Methods
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
ASTM D 4943-08 | Shrinkage factors of soils by the wax method |
BS1377-2:1990:6.3 | Volumetric shrinkage (definitive method) |
BS1377-2:1990:6.4 | Volumetric shrinkage (subsidiary method) |
Input
Lab- Class | Volumetric Shrinkage
To calculate the volumetric shrinkage, you must first select the standard from the Test_Method field on the Volumetric_Shrinkage (upper) table that the specimen is being tested against. Once selected, click Save and the necessary data entry fields will be automatically highlighted to assist you in entering the relevant data for the selected test method.
Enter the test data in the data entry fields on the Volumetric_Shrinkage_Readings (lower) table and click Save or Ctrl+S to initiate the calculation. The values will be calculated automatically and the result will be displayed in the calculated fields.
Volumetric Shrinkage Readings (lower) table is only needed if BS 1377-2:1990:6.3 or BS 1377-2:1990:6.4 is selected.
The following examples show the required fields in the lower table for each selected standard.
Volumetric Shrinkage Table (lower) - BS 1377-2:1990:6.3
Volumetric Shrinkage Table (lower) - BS 1377-2:1990:6.4
Output
- Graph Report | L CS SHRINKAGE VOLUMETRIC CURVE
- Graphic Text Report | L CS SHRINKAGE VOLUMETRIC