Elaboración de un manual para el uso del “equipo de ensayo triaxial” (ELE), ubicado en el Laboratorio de Suelos, bloque “E” de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Sede Quito, Campus Sur

Abstract

To determine the friction angle and the cohesion of a soil, there are several tests, each one with its respective method. With this titling project, the triaxial test is disclosed, which is closer to reality because it can simulate loads of lockdown; the proper use of the triaxial test equipment available in the soil laboratory of the university will also be encouraged. This document will deal with the proper handling of the triaxial equipment and its DS7 - ELE software, which allow triaxial tests such as: unconsolidated undrained (UU), consolidated undrained (CU) and consolidated drained (CD), through these three tests. Soil shear resistance parameters such as friction angle and cohesion can be determined. This manual is designed in a didactic way in such a way that whoever makes use of it can understand and successfully carry out the tests. The parts that make up the equipment and its operation are described in detail, the procedures to follow are also mentioned, from obtaining a cubic block of soil, followed by its carving, to mounting the specimen and its respective test. For all these procedures, a sandy loam soil was used, which was carved and also reshaped. In us students it is good to reinforce the theoretical bases through essays in such a way that the results obtained can be better interpreted, this will help us to grow in certain areas of the career as good professionals.