This method descrives the procedure for determining the field dry density of a natural or compacted coarse-grained soil, including gravels, cobbles, boulders and rock, in situ, by the water replacement method using a circular density ring on the surface and a plastics sheet to retain the water.
Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes, Method 5.3.5: Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of the field dry density of a soil - Water replacement method
Methods of testing soil for engineering purposes - Part E - Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of the field dry density of a soil - Water replacement method
Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes - Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of field dry density of soil - Water replacement method