Testing Plan

Table 13.4

Tests on soils, rock and aggregates

Embankment materials — Soils

Test code

Number of tests

Periodicity and quantity

PSD, LL, PL, COM, Seq, Cr, PEAA

1 ofeach

For each excavation and/or at each 25 000 m3 excavated, or every time there is an alteration in soil nature.

w, Pd

3 of each

For profile in each layer

Test code

Periodicity and quantity

LA, PSD, PEAA, e, FR, DR

They will be performed in the experimental section and when required by the Quality Controllers if material are heterogenic with a minimum of 1 test for each 50 000 m3 of constructed embankment.

Test code

Number of tests Periodicity and quantity

PSD, LL, LP, MB, Seq

1 of each

For each 2 500 m3 or working day

Cr, CBR

1 of each

For each 10 000 m3

w, Pd

3 of each

For each 12.5 m

PLT

1

For each 2.0 km

Granular material

Test code

Number of tests

Periodicity and quantity

PSD, LL, LP, MB, Seq

1 ofeach

For each 2 500 m3 or working day

Cr

1

For each 10 000 m3

LA

2

For each homogenous formation or 1 per day

PEAA, %C

1 ofeach

For each 10 000 m3 or working day

w, Pd

1 ofeach

For each 12.5 m or 1 per day

w, PLT

1

In each 2.0 km

Lime/Cement treated soils

Test code

Number of tests Periodicity and quantity

PSD, LL, PL, Cr, CBR(7d), CBR-i

1 of each

For each working day

w, Pd

1 of each

In each 12.5 m

PLT

1

In each 2.0 km

<*ilab (7 & 8d)*

1

For each working day

<jT (i d)*

1

Core boring sample each 200 m