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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES


UNIVERSITY TOWN, CATARMAN N. SAMAR
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING 1
LABORATORY NO 1
(Determination of Water Content)

Submitted By:

GROUP 4

Sablan, Gelbert Emaas, Jem Lloyd L.


Acol, Alfred D. Enreras, Jhyzil O.
Acquiat, Vida Joy C. Esquillo, Czar Jiro D.
Amada, Ma. Krista B. Ortea, Ma. Kisceous Anne M.
Bentor, Earl Darren B. Pahimnayan, Rochelle G.
Bernabe, Aira Jane G. Tegbas, Jhon Marc B.
Cortel, Erl Jazmine O.

Submitted To:

Engr. Kristine April Cardenas


Instructor
Objective:

The activity aims to introduce the basic concept, significance and procedures
for conducting the determination of moisture content, which will be used for the
specification for field gravity of soil.

Application of the Test:

The determination of water content in soil is an essential test in geotechnical


engineering because it helps to understand the natural state of the soil in the field.
Almost all soil tests require knowledge of the soil's moisture content as it directly
impacts its behaviour. Knowing the moisture content is critical for various studies in
soil mechanics, and it gives insight into the current condition of the soil at a
particular site. Additionally, this test is important as moisture content plays a
significant role in the correlation between soil behaviour and its index properties.

Moisture content also helps to determine the phase relationships between water, air,
and solid particles in a specific amount of soil. For cohesive soils, this test is
particularly useful in understanding the consistency of the soil by comparing it to its
liquid and plastic limits, which tells us how firm or soft the soil is under current
conditions. Overall, moisture content is a key property that provides valuable
information in the analysis and assessment of soils in engineering projects.

Apparatus used:

For the excavation of Soil Sample:


• Shovel
• Measuring Tape
• Weighing Scale
• Zip lock bags
• Digging Bar

Testing:
• Moisture can(s)
• Oven
• Balance
• Metal Rod
• Metallic Foil
Procedure (Procuring the Soil Sample)

1. In procuring the required soil sample for the activity, the group should head
first to the assigned location, which is the Scout City.
2. Search for a clean, flat and safe surface to excavate.

3. Dig on the located surface. Make sure that the pit reaches the first depth
required: 1 foot from the surface.

4. Take a portion from the bottom of the pit and put it in a separate zip lock bag
to keep the moisture in. Label it sample number 1.
5. Excavate the hole deeper until it reaches a depth of 2 feet. Measure the pit’s
height to determine if it meets the requirement precisely. Extract the needed
sample from the bottom of the pit and keep in a separate zip lock bag. Label
it as sample number 2.

6. From the two-foot deep hole, dig one more foot. Measure the pit if it’s
precisely three feet deep. Remove a portion of the soil from the bottom as it
will be used as sample soil. Place it in a different zip lock bag then label the
bag sample number 3.
Test Procedure:

1. Determine the mass (g) of the empty moisture can plus its cap, and also
record the number.

2. Place a sample of representative moist soil in the can. Close the can with its
cap to avoid loss of moisture.

3. Determine the combined mass (g) of the closed can and moist soil.
4. Remove the cap from the top of the can and place it on the bottom of the can.

5. Put the can (Step 4) in the oven to dry the soil to a constant weight. In the
most cases, 24 hours of drying is enough.

6. Determine the combined mass (g) of the dry soil sample plus the can and its
cap.
Analysis of the Test Result:

Table 2.2. Determination of Moisture Content

Description of Sample No: 1


Soil:
Location: Scout City, University Town, Catarman, Northern Samar
Tested by: Group 4 Date: September 11 & 19, 2024

Test No.
ITEMS
1 2 3
Can No. 1 2 3
Weight of Can, 𝑊1 (𝑔) 42 42 42
Weight of Can + Wet Soil, 𝑊2 (𝑔) 460 465 425
Weight of Can + Dry Soil, 𝑊3 (𝑔) 380 389 315
Weight of Moisture, 𝑊2 − 𝑊3 (𝑔) 80 76 110
Weight of Dry Soil, 𝑊3 − 𝑊1 (𝑔) 338 347 273
𝑊 −𝑊
Moisture Content 𝜔 = 𝑊2−𝑊3 𝑥 100 (%) 23.67 21.90 40.29
3 1

Average Moisture Content 28.62 %


Summary:

The activity aims to determine the moisture content of the soil, which is
significant in specifying the field of gravity of the soil. The three soil samples were
collected from the location prior to the test and kept in separate zip-lock bags to
keep the moisture in. These samples are then sun-dried for two hours as preparation
for oven drying.

The initial step in conducting the test is measuring the empty moisture can and its
cap. After recording the data, a portion is taken from the sun-dried sample soil,
placed in the moisture can, and covered with its cap. Then it is weighted in the
balance prepared. After taking note of its mass, the can's cap is settled on the
bottom of the can, and then it is placed in the oven to dry the sample soil for two
hours. Each sample has to undergo the same process until the required time for
drying is achieved. This method helps in determining the present moisture content in
the soil sample.

In the laboratory test conducted containing soil samples taken at Scout City
University Town in Catarman, Northern Samar (Tested on September 11 & 19,
2024), the moisture content from the three samples were determined. The moisture
content from sample 1 is 23.67%, sample 2 21.90%, and sample 3 is 40.29%, with
an average moisture content of 28.62%.

Conclusion:

Thus, with the recent activity, the students were able to understand the
process of testing the soil to determine its moisture content. Where it is realized that
the moisture content plays an important factor in understanding the soil's natural
state and how it affects its behavior. As civil engineering students, it is important
that we are aware of the factors that may affect our field of work and the capability
of the materials that we are going to use to be able to utilize them to their utmost
capacity.

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