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The density difference method for relative density control of sand fills
La méthode des différences de densité pour le contréle de la densité relative des remblais en sable
‘S.S.SANORONI, Visiting Lecturer, COPPE/UFR4, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Geotechnical Adviser, Engavix SA., Brazil
SYNOPSIS: Based on the empirically established fact that in sands the maximum and minimum densities
correlate linearly and at 45 degrees, this work presents Zelations between the relative density and
the Gifference between field density and minimum density. Experimental data which support the cor
relations and basic equations are presented in the texts
A methodology for donsity control of sand fills, which has been used with success in several pro
Jects is developed and explained. This methodology attenuates the fluctuations of relarive density
values and allows adaptations for the case of particularly heterogeneous sand deposits.
1 awrRosucrrox
Rolative Density (RD) is defined as:
Samay Ba - Bdmir
10 I Fanon Yimin
where amex : maximo gry density; Sdwin + mini~
Sum dey density; and tg? in eitu dry deneity.
‘The Maximum and minimum densities ace refer
fence values which show both varlabiliey (varia~
Elon of reaules obtained by different. Laborato-
ries) and reproducibility [variation of results
ina given laboratory) probleme (Zavenae et al
1972)
Apat from experinental fluctuations, the re
ference values Usually span a considerable ange
inany given deposit as 2 consequence of natural
heterogeneity.
Relative density is widely used in the study
of propertics and in specifications for guality
Control of sand fills. Tho variability of the
Eeference values and the heterogenelty Of the
deposits frequently cause awkward situations such
Jas excessive scatter and absurdly high or lew
relative density values.
This work reports = simple procedure for treat-
ent of the reference values and relative density
dats which mitigates these unconfortable situa~
‘ons: The procedure {s based on the empirically
estabiished fact that minimum and maximin densi~
Eos correlate linearly and has been used suc=
cessfully in several jobs.
o
2 CORRELATION AND BQUATIONS
The valuss of the maximum and minimum densities
obtained via the ASTM 2049 procedure for 36,
Sands have boon plotted in figure 1a, Included in
this figure are sands with D60/DI0 between 1-25,
and 25." As can bo seen, the least squares
Straight line correlation has an inclination
practically identical to 45 degrees.
‘This sana relation has been observed in aeve~
zal heterogeneous sand deposits investigated by
Gasp for hydro projects (Ferreira 1986), one of
which is show in figure 2. Sinflar trends can
bbe found in the Literature such as in Poulos
Hea (1972) «
Experimefital support, therefore, seems to ex-
ist for the relation:
@
Lammy +b
Fama Fan
There will always be scatter of points around
relation (2), Let dy be the height of the band
formed by two straight Lines parallel and aqui~
distant to (2), and including * of the points.
‘Then the following relation defines the bound=
arigs of the band:
Comes ® Fania (BBY ay
ow, Lf we define Density Difference (00) a8
D0« Yn w
equation (1) becomes
2 Lime —
RO* FineDD
Bquation (5) gives the average value of the re-
lative density as a function of band DD.
Equation (5) is practically independent of the
minimum density value for the Gsual range, say,
12 to 20 KN/m?; and therefore can be used with
an average velie of the minimun denssty without
Significant lose of accuracy. Also, equation (5)
is practically equal to 8D ='Db/b but use 18 not
made of this cimpler relation due to the fact
that the calculations Involved are slresdy easy
enough and thus there is no good reason to in=
Exeduce the approxination that vould be involy=
ea,
Since there is 2 scatter in the minimum density
vs. maximum density relation, the DD va. RD re
lation will also fluctuate around the average:
Tho amplitude of this fluctuation can be obtained
by inserting (3) in (3):
ep = 22. Fadia , Ach
Sie Tb eaeeS dh PRR ae
(Sr o2008)
SJ SSovenoe
OI so
STRGURN Mey pow
Yeo: Mmin 386
(a)
Keg 081
00-%- amin ans
Figure 1, Study of keveral sands tested via aSTA 2049 ( from several references and jobs )
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imox,, | srw 00049) ¢ f 7
cma | ¢ |
I /
g I
i f
set A wnast
ell i /y
(a)
ouawereninm
z
ein 8703) _ 2
oa | Z
‘ LEE
a (e
a
oo ton/n?) ,
Figure 2, Study of a single heterogeneous deposit ( Ferreira, 1986 )
310Tt is convenient to normalize the fluctuation by
eliminating DD. Thus, dividing (6) by (3)?
deo. batman Ade e
Ro = oe elm Gee
Equation (7) relates the variation of relative
Gonsity with the average relative density as 3
Function of b and dy «As with (5), equation (7)
is practically independent” of the minimum dens
ity'value and so can be used without Llosa of ac=
curacy with an average Value Of minimum density.
3 metHopoLocy
‘the proposed procedure involves the following
steps (follow wien figure 1)?
Ty obtain a representative quantity of maximum
and minimun deneity valuse and plot thes against
each other.
2. Through the mean point of the data trace a
straight line with an inclination of 43 degrees
@ieiersse tine)" oneain the value p as the ait
ference betweeh the maximan and minimum densicy
values at any point of this Lise’
3. Draw two Straight lines parallel to and
equidistant fron the average line, so that) &
of the points are included in the band. thd
hogone cP tale band’ will Bey
a ‘with the value Of b and the average value
of the minimum density, woe formula (5) to pro
@ace a graph relating DD to the RD. This ie the
average DD vs. RD relation.
5. mith the values band dy, use formula (7)
and obtain. RD/#D. calculated the value of bRD
for a fow values of RO and draw the band of #9
yalues which will be. RD/2 above and” RD/2 Be
Yow the average Dp vs. RD reletion obtained in
a.
4 PRACTICAL COMMENTS
4.1 Simplicity of the field tests
The field testing procedures connected with the
present methodology ie very simple and quick to
carry out. Apart from the ia sstu density, the
25 2s er Binsmam conssey Sa needed, this is
beained ina few minutes using the sane macer=
jal collected for the in situ test and with no
need for special equipment utilizing the AST
2043 procedure. Te ie advisable to make three
determinations of tho minimam density and to
fake the average value, A place far from the
vibrations of the constrvetion activities must
be chosen to carry out the tests,
4.2 choice of the
deposits
value in very heterogeneous
‘The width of the band in the DD vs. RD graph de~
pends on the scatter of the maxinua vs. minimum
density relation which is reflected in’ the value
Of a.” If the scatter jn the maximum vs. mini
mun gvaph is large, the RO range may become, mach
larget.in such a cade, ost probably, any other
method’ of treating the relative density data
Would aiso run into trouble. With the present
methodology we might reduce ‘the n value, leaving
2 larger portion of the points outside the band
Considered in the maximum ve. minimum graph.
4,3 specifications for small jobs
in the caso of small to medium fills where there
might not be tine or resouross for a detailed
testing campaign, use may be made of the act that
any clean sand, say with up to St fines, with or
without small dnounts of gravel or mica, wll be~
Yong to the set collected in figure 1. therefore,
part (b) of this figure can be used a a basic ro~
ference pb vs. RD curve. Por example, if DD= 2.10
ki/m?, the relative density of practically any
Sand Will be between sone S08 and #58. In ocher
words, it will suffice to specify an acceptable
bp value based on figure Ib-
4.4 major file
In large jobs the present methodology should be
used as 2 "data base" which se started in the di
Sign phase and grows during the construction stage
by Including the results of the quality contol
tests. At any time, evaluations can be made about
Changes in the chafacteristies of the source depo-
Sit and corresponding adaptations oan be inple=
mented, Such as a change in the b or dy values or
Hevgrouping of data in wore convenient sets.
REFERENCES
Ferreira, R.C. (1986). Personal communication.
Poulos, $7. i Med, &. (1972). Density neasure-
ment ina hy@raulie #111. AsmM, 0° 523,
tavenas, F., Ladd, B.S. & ig Rochelle, P. (1972).
‘Accuracy Of relative density measurements: Re~
Suits of a comparative test program, ASIN, STP
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