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Experimental Investigation of Soil Properties for Construction in Shimla Region

Author(s) Mr. HARISH CHAND
Country India
Abstract In the current investigation, the soil sample was taken from Totu Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (erstwhile summer capital of British India). Initially, the index properties of the soil were examined using water content, Specific gravity, Bulk Density/ Dry Density and grain size distribution. Practise Size Distribution of Soil by Sieve analysis was also conducted as per the Indian Standard Code. Field water content or moisture content is found out by oven drying technique as described in code IS: 2720-part-2:1973. Dry density is the important index property of soil. The proctor’s test (compaction test) was performed as per the guidelines of IS code: 2720 part 9-1971.The Maximum dry density & Optimum water content is found to be 2.015 g/cm3 & = 9%.A specific gravity test was performed using a pycnometer. Specific gravity of soil sample is obtained 2.3.The test was performed on soil sample as per guidelines of IS: 2720-part-3-sect-2:1981. In the last, the strength of sub grade strength soil under this moisture conditions was also explored using the CBR test. As per IS: 2720 part 4 -1975 and results it was observed that the soil is well graded sandy soil. It has been observed that CBR value increases with respect to observed moisture content, well graded sandy soil which leads soil as high bearing capacity, low compressibility/ Settlement, good drainage around foundation and easy compaction in backfill.
Keywords Soil Index, Specific gravity, Bulk Density/ Dry, OMC, CBR, Well graded sandy soil, Soil Properties
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.9539
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbb8f9
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