Geotechnical Analysis of Soil Sample PP-11 from the Palouse Prairie Restoration Site in Cheney, WA
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Richard Orndorff
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
May 2025
End Date
May 2025
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Geosciences
Abstract
The purpose of conducting a geotechnical analysis of the soil from the Palouse Prairie was to help with site development for the Palouse Prairie Restoration Project. Sample PP-11 was collected behind the Roo’s Field in Cheney, WA in potential preparation for constructing an Amphitheater. To do this, we had the task of conducting ASTM Standardized tests on sample PP-11 to determine the geotechnical properties and ultimately the USCS Classification of our soil. It is important to test the soil before construction to determine the soils property in Unconfined Compressive Strength. A variety of tests are performed before this and include, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, and compaction.
Recommended Citation
Kovpak, Veronica Igorevna; Bryant, Matthew James; and Hendry, Ana Katherine, "Geotechnical Analysis of Soil Sample PP-11 from the Palouse Prairie Restoration Site in Cheney, WA" (2025). 2025 Symposium. 9.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2025/ps_2025/p1_2025/9
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Geotechnical Analysis of Soil Sample PP-11 from the Palouse Prairie Restoration Site in Cheney, WA
PUB NCR
The purpose of conducting a geotechnical analysis of the soil from the Palouse Prairie was to help with site development for the Palouse Prairie Restoration Project. Sample PP-11 was collected behind the Roo’s Field in Cheney, WA in potential preparation for constructing an Amphitheater. To do this, we had the task of conducting ASTM Standardized tests on sample PP-11 to determine the geotechnical properties and ultimately the USCS Classification of our soil. It is important to test the soil before construction to determine the soils property in Unconfined Compressive Strength. A variety of tests are performed before this and include, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, and compaction.
