Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders
Reference Number
ASTM D1633
Material
Soil-Cement
Test Property
Compression strength
Description of Test
Two methods are performed: Method A: specimens are 4 inches in diameter and 4.584 inches in height; used for materials with 30% or less retained on the 3/4 inch sieve. Method B: specimens are 2.8 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches in height; used for materials that pass the #4 sieve. Specimens are molded and cured for the specified time and tested in unconfined compression with a continuously applied load of 0.05 inches per minute.
Number of Test Specimens
site specific
Test Specimen Size
4 inch x 4.584 inch 2.8 inch x 5.6 inch
Keywords
bench-scale, soil-cement, solidification, treatability, unconfined compression strength