Water Replacement Method Archives

Field Density Test (FDT) in Construction – Procedure – Requirement – FDD

Last Updated on: June 2, 2022 by Saad Iqbal

Different types of field density test are being practiced in different parts of the world for evaluation of in-situ soil compaction and knowing the relative degree of compaction. FDT is an acronym of Field Density Test that is an in-situ Quality Control test carried out at site for knowing the increased density or compaction achieved … Read more

Field Density Test by Water Replacement Method

Last Updated on: January 21, 2022 by Saad Iqbal

Water replacement method is used for determination of field compaction or field density of soil and gravely fills. The method is used for soil fills containing particles larger than 75 mm such as earth embankments, road fills, or structural backfills. The test method is standardized per ASTM D5030. As I’ve explained in my earlier posts … Read more