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Shrinkage limit
The shrinkage limit test is a method used to assess the behavior of cohesive soils as they lose moisture. The shrinkage limit is defined as the water content at which a reduction in moisture does not lead to a decrease in the volume of the soil mass. This property is crucial for understanding soil stability and behavior in various engineering applications.
STANDARD FOLLOWING
IS-2720 (PART-VII), EN ISO 17892 (PART 12), BS 1377 (P-2), ASTM D4318
DESCRIPTION
| BE 07-01 | Evaporating Disc | Porcelain Disc |
| BE 07-02 | Prong Plate | 75 mm x 75 mm, 3 mm thick |
| BE 07-03 | Plain Plate | 75 mm x 75 mm |
| BE 07-04 | Spatula | Consists of a blade of about 2cm width and 10 to 13 cm long. |
| BE 07-05 | Straight Edge | 6 cm long |
| BE 07-06 | Measuring cylindrical | capacity of 25 ml |
| BE 07-07 | Brass cup/Shrinkage Disc | 45 mm diameter and 15 mm in height |
| BE 07-08 | Glass cup | 50 to 55 mm in diameter and 25 mm in height |
| BE 07-08 | Mercury | Its extra charges(not include to Equipment) (750 gm) |