The EZ Cup support rods are offset from the side of the cup and secured to the cup sidewall below the cup rim. This eliminates errors due to test material drainage from support surfaces. The increased separation width of the support rods by over 20% and the lowering of weld to the cup ...
The greater factor of safety for cut slopes is based upon the knowledge that cut slopes may deteriorate with time as a result of natural drainage conditions that embankments generally do not experience. In addition, there is a greater degree of uncertainty about the homogeneity of the soils in ...