| dc.description.abstract | Knowing the characteristics of soils is very important in preliminary stage of construction project. Comprehensive study of the soil should be done because in the geotechnical field, there are various parameters that need to know to understand the soil
behavior before the design a structure. Experiments onto the soil are divided into three categories such as the determination of the chemical, physical and mechanical properties. This research is an initiative to review the relationship between physical
properties and mechanical properties of the soil. Physical properties refer to the Atterberg Limit Test where is to determine Plasticity Index (PI). The Atterberg Limit
Test is simple and rapid test. Meanwhile mechanical properties refer to One-
Dimensional Consolidation Test (Oedometer Test) where this test is to determine
Compression Index (Cc). The Oedometer Test is a complex, time consuming and
expensive test if compared to other soil tests. This test was conducted on two different
types of soil consisting a clay and laterite where that soil is taken around the state of
Perlis. For clay, three locations involved which are Kampung Ujong Bukit, Kampung
Behor Mempelam and Kampung Behor Mali. While for laterite soil was taken at
Kampung Ulu Pauh, Kampung Kubang Perun and Kampung Kaki Bukit. For each
location, the disturbed soils samples are taken at three different points and are indicated
by P1, P2 and P3. In addition, Particle Size Distribution, Specific Gravity and pH test is
also conducted to obtain more detailed information for the soil samples. Preparation of
soil sample and the experimental procedure is based on BS1377 (1990). The results of
this study have shown that, when the value of PI increases, the Cc will also be
increased. From this research, relationship between PI and Cc is established. The Cc of
soil sample can be identified by executing the PI. There is a helpful objective in this
research which is to solve the site problem in a quick and efficient way. | en_US |
