Soil Characteristics Analysis based on the Unified Soil Classification System
Daryati (a), Irika Widiasanti (a*), Erna Septiandini (a), Adhi Purnomo (a), M Aghpin Ramadhan (a), Kusno Adi Sambowo (a)
(a) Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jalan Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the physical properties and mechanical properties of soil. The study used the experimental method. Soil samples were taken from Cikarang Baru area with field investigations through sondir, boring and SPT tests. Data obtained in the form of disturbed and undisturbed soil. Furthermore, the soil is tested in the laboratory which includes physical testing and mechanical testing. Testing soil samples through laboratory procedures in accordance with the ASTM standard (America Society for Testing and Materials). Based on the test, it was found that soil samples have the characteristics of being of medium to low type while the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) is fine grain soil, high plasticity and cohesive of clay, and high expansive soils.
Keywords: expansive soils
Topic: Civil Engineering