SIST EN ISO 17892-2:2015

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Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil - Part 2: Determination
of bulk density (ISO 17892-2:2014)
Geotechnische Erkundung und Untersuchung - Prüfen von Bodenproben im Labor - Teil
2: Bestimmung der Dichte von feinkörnigem Boden (ISO 17892-2:2014)
Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques - Essais de laboratoire sur les sols - Partie 2:
Détermination de la masse volumique (ISO 17892-2:2014)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17892-2:2014
ICS:
13.080.20 Fizikalne lastnosti tal Physical properties of soils
93.020 Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Earthworks. Excavations.
Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod Foundation construction.
zemljo Underground works
SIST EN ISO 17892-2:2015 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 17892-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2014
ICS 13.080.20; 93.020 Supersedes CEN ISO/TS 17892-2:2004
English Version
Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil
- Part 2: Determination of bulk density (ISO 17892-2:2014)
Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques - Essais de Geotechnische Erkundung und Untersuchung - Prüfen von
laboratoire sur les sols - Partie 2: Détermination de la Bodenproben im Labor - Teil 2: Bestimmung der Dichte von
masse volumique (ISO 17892-2:2014) feinkörnigem Boden (ISO 17892-2:2014)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 17892-2:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 182
"Geotechnics" in collaboration Technical Committee CEN/TC 341 “Geotechnical Investigation and Testing” the
secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2015.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN ISO/TS 17892-2:2004.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17892-2:2014 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17892-2:2014 without any modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17892-2
First edition
2014-12-01
Geotechnical investigation and
testing — Laboratory testing of soil —
Part 2:
Determination of bulk density
Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques — Essais de laboratoire
sur les sols —
Partie 2: Détermination de la masse volumique
Reference number
ISO 17892-2:2014(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Equipment . 2
4.1 Linear measurement method . 2
4.2 Immersion in fluid method. 2
4.3 Fluid displacement method . 2
5 Test procedure . 3
5.1 Linear measurement method . 3
5.1.1 General. 3
5.1.2 Specimen from block sample . 3
5.1.3 Specimen from sample tube. 3
5.1.4 Cylindrical specimen of smaller diameter than the sample tube . 4
5.1.5 Measurements . 4
5.2 Immersion in fluid method. 4
5.2.1 Equipment preparation . 4
5.2.2 Specimen preparation and measurements . 5
5.3 Fluid displacement method . 6
5.3.1 Equipment preparation . 6
5.3.2 Specimen preparation and measurements . 7
6 Test results . 8
6.1 Volume . 8
6.1.1 Linear Method . 8
6.1.2 Immersion in fluid method . 9
6.1.3 Fluid displacement method . 9
6.2 Bulk density . 9
6.3 Dry density .10
7 Test report .10
Annex A (normative) Calibration, maintenance and checks .11
Annex B (informative) Explanations .13
Bibliography .14
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Foreword
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ISO 17892-2 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 341, Geotechnical investigation and testing, in collaboration with Technical Committee
ISO/TC 182, Geotechnics, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and
CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This first edition of ISO 17892-2 cancels and replaces ISO/TS 17892-2:2004, which has been technically
revised. It also incorporates the Technical Corrigendum ISO/TS 17892-2:2004/Cor 1:2006.
ISO 17892 consists of the following parts, under the general title “Geotechnical investigation and testing
— Laboratory testing of soil”:
— Part 1: Determination of water content
— Part 2: Determination of bulk density
— Part 3: Determination of particle density
— Part 4: Determination of particle size distribution
— Part 5: Incremental loading oedometer test
— Part 6: Fall cone test
— Part 7: Unconfined compression test on fine-grained soils
— Part 8: Unconsolidated undrained triaxial test
— Part 9: Consolidated triaxial compression tests on water-saturated soils
— Part 10: Direct shear tests
— Part 11: Determination of permeability by constant and falling head
— Part 12: Determination of Atterberg limits
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Introduction
This document covers areas in the international field of geotechnical engineering never previously
standardised internationally. It is intended that this document presents broad good practice throughout
the world and significant differences with national documents is not anticipated. It is based on
international practice (see Reference [1]).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17892-2:2014(E)
Geotechnical investigation and testing — Laboratory
testing of soil —
Part 2:
Determination of bulk density
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies three methods for the determination of the bulk density of
soils, comprising:
a) linear measurement method;
b) immersion in fluid method;
c) fluid displacement method.
This International Standard is applicable to the laboratory determination of the bulk density of soil
within the scope of geotechnical investigations.
The linear measurement method is suitable for the determination of the bulk density of a specimen
of soil of regular shape, including specimens prepared for other tests. The specimens used are either
rectangular prisms or cylinders with circular cross sections.
The immersion in fluid method covers the determination of the bulk density of a specimen of natural or
compacted soil by measuring its mass in air and its apparent mass when suspended in fluid. The method
may be used when lumps of material of suitable size can be obtained.
The fluid displacement method covers the determination of the bulk density of a specimen of soil by
measuring its mass in air and the mass of fluid displaced by immersion. The method may be used when
lumps of material of suitable size can be obtained.
If the immersion in fluid method or fluid displacement method is used, and if the fluid is likely to penetrate
into the specimen (eg water) the specimen should be coated before testing to prevent fluid penetration.
The bulk density of a soil is useful in the determination of the in situ overburden stress as a function of depth.
If required, the dry density of a specimen may be calculated from the bulk density and the water
content, if known.
NOTE This International Standard fulfils the requirements of the determination of the bulk density of soils
for geotechnical investigation and testing in accordance with EN 1997–1 and EN 1997–2.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 17892-1, Geotechnical investigation and testing — Laboratory testing of soil — Part 1: Determination
of water content
ISO 14688-1, Geotechnical investigation and testing — Identification and classification of soil — Part 1:
Identification and description
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
bulk density
ρ
mass of soil per unit volume of the material, including any water or gas it contains
3.2
dry density
ρ
d
mass of oven-dried soil per unit volume of the material
4 Equipment
4.1 Linear measurement method
The following items are necessary for the linear measurement method:
4.1.1 Cutting and trimming tools (e.g. a sharp knife, wire saw, spatula, cutting ring, soil lathe).
4.1.2 Steel straight edge, with a maximum deviation from straight of 0,1 % of its length.
4.1.3 Try-square or a jig (e.g. a mitre box) or split mould, to ensure that flatness shall be accurate to
within 0,5 % of each dimension and that right-angles are within 0,5° of true.
4.1.4 Callipers, either analogue or digital, readable to 0,1 mm or 0,1 % of the measured length,
whichever value is the greater.
4.1.5 Balance, accurate to 0,01 g or 0,1 % of the weighed mass, whichever value is the greater.
4.2 Immersion in fluid method
The following items are necessary for the immersion measurement method:
4.2.1 Container of a suitable size.
4.2.2 Balance, accurate to 0,01 g or 0,1 % of the weighed mass, whichever is the greater.
4.2.3 Thermometer or temperature measuring device, accurate to 1°C.
4.2.4 Cradle and supporting frame, similar in principle to that shown in Figure 1 which, with the
frame attached to the scoop or platform of the balance, can support the cradle below the balance.
4.2.5 Materials: modelling clay or putty and a suitable coating, to prevent fluid penetration (if used,
e.g. paraffin wax).
4.2.6 Equipment for melting wax (if used), preferably electrically heated and thermostatically controlled.
4.3 Fluid displacement method
The following items are necessary for the fluid displacement method:
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4.3.1 Rigid container with a siphon tube. The container shall be large enough to accommodate
the specimen.
4.3.2 Container, to collect the fluid siphoning over from the specimen container.
4.3.3 Balance, accurate to 0,01 g or 0,1 % of the weighed mass, whichever value is the greater.
4.3.4
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