Table 1 List of test standards and test methods for the materials.

From: Analyzing the shear strength of Kaolin clay stabilized with polypropylene columns

Material

Tests

Test Standards

Polypropylene

Relative Density Test

ASTM D4254-16

Sieve Analysis Test

BS 1377: Part 2: 2022: 9

Water Absorption Test

ASTM D570-22

Constant Head Permeability Test

ASTM D2434-19

Scanning Electron Microscopy Test

ASTM E986-04

Kaolin Clay

Specific Gravity Test

BS 1377: Part 2: 2022: 8

Hydrometer Test

ASTM D7928-21e1

Sieve Analysis Test

BS 1377: Part 2: 2022: 9

Atterberg Limit Test

 

Liquid Limit

BS 1377: Part 2: 2022: 4.3

Plastic Limit

BS 1377: Part 2: 2022: 5.3

Falling Head Permeability Test

ASTM D5084

Standard Proctor Test

BS 1377: Part 4: 2022: 3.3

Direct Shear Test

ASTM D3080-04

Vane Shear Test

ASTM D2573-08

Kaolin Clay Reinforced with Polypropylene Columns

Unconfined Compression Test

ASTM D2166-06