1 AS 1289.6.4.

2 — 1998

Australian Standard ®
Methods of testing soils for engineering
purposes

Method 6.4.2: Soil strength and consolidation

tests—Determination of compressive strength
of a soil—Compressive strength of a saturated
specimen tested in undrained triaxial
compression with measurement of pore water
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pressure

1 SCOPE This method describes a basic test procedure applicable to cohesive soils
and sets out a method for determining the compressive strength of a specimen of soil in a
triaxial compression apparatus under conditions in which the cell pressure is maintained
constant. There is no change in the total water content of the specimen during shearing
and the pore pressure is monitored throughout the test (see Notes 1 and 2). The procedure
is applicable only to fully saturated soils meeting the requirements stated herein. The test
described is limited to specimens in the form of right cylinders of height not less than
twice, and not more than 2.5 times, the diameter of the cylinder (see Note 3). The
shearing stage of the triaxial test in which an axial compressive load is applied to the
specimen at a constant rate may be preceded by a saturation stage to bring the specimen
to an effectively fully saturated state or a dissipation stage, or both, where the specimen is
allowed to consolidate under constant total stress conditions (see Note 4).
Cohesionless materials may be tested by triaxial methods; however, special techniques are
required for the specimen preparation, for which information can be obtained from the
reference sources (see Note 4). The specific conditions of any test procedure are defined
by a geotechnical engineer who ensures the test method is appropriate for the data
required.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT The following document is referred to in this

Standard:
AS
1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes
1289.2.1.1 Method 2.1.1: Soil moisture content tests—Determination of the moisture
content of a soil—Oven drying method (standard method)

3 APPARATUS The following apparatus is required and shall be operated in a room

in which the temperature is maintained at a constant level ±2°C:
(a) A triaxial test cell of dimensions appropriate to the size of the specimen, suitable
for use with the selected fluid at the highest test pressure, and provided with a
means of applying additional axial compressive load to the specimen through a
loading ram.

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AS 1289.6.4.2-1998, Methods of testing soils for

engineering purposes Soil strength and
consolidation tests - Determination of compressive
This is a free 1 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

strength of a soil - Compressive strength of a

saturated specimen tested in undrained triaxial
compression with measurement of pore water
pressure

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