IS 2720 : Part 39 : Sec 1 : 1977 : Methods of test for soils: Part 39 Direct shear test for soils containing gravel, Section 1 Laboratory test

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part XXXIX/Sec I) covers the method for the laboratory determination by direct shear) of the shelf strength of soih containing gravel (with particle size more than 4-75 mm).

NOTE - It is recommended that the 300-mm box shall lie used for soils containing gravel up to 30 mm size.