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This tab is used to specify the data of the test.

 

 

The following can be entered and displayed on this tab:

 

Set Data

 

Sets are used to determine the dry unit weight at different molding water contents. Each set consists of one or more measurements of water content. Sets can be added and deleted using the Add Set and Delete Set buttons. The information for each set consist of the information below.

 

Set: This is the set number automatically added by the program.

 

Soil and Mold Mass: This is used to specify the mass of the mold and soil.

 

Average Water Content: This is the average water content for this set. It can either be specified or calculated from one or more measurements entered on the right of the form.

 

Dry Unit Weight: This is the calculated dry unit weight for this set.

 

Measurement Data

 

When a set is selected, the measurement data for that set is displayed on the right side of the form.  One or more measurements of water content can be added for each set. Measurements can be added and deleted using the Add Measurement and Delete Measurement buttons. The information for each measurement consists of the following:

 

Set: This is the set for these measurements that is selected on the left of the form.

 

Wet Soil and Can Mass: This is used to specify the mass of the wet soil and can.

 

Dry Soil and Can Mass: This is used to specify the mass of the dry soil and can.

 

Can Mass: This is used to specify the can mass.

 

Water Content: This is the calculated water content.