CEEN 341 - Lab 5 - In-place Density Tests (Nuke Gauge and Sand Cone)

[@charliecarr3232]

Idk if it makes much of a difference, but the standardization block faces the other way, with the metal plate closest to the keypad.

[@permanentvisitor2460]

Showing the operator violating ALARA guidelines by setting the rod and stabbing it in the hole is not responsible.

[@kowinzhang]

We've used an electrical drill to make a hole instead of punching one because it can be very laboring to pull the punching rod out when it comes to very stiff clay.

[@Socal_Geo1]

Fascinating

[@snarp408]

I've been working with some native Sandy clay out here lately... Pulling it out is an absolute nightmare

[@Socal_Geo1]

He should be standing back like 15 feet during the test. No need to get extra gamma rays, inverse square guys.

[@eddiebernays514]

we're taught not to be more than 5 feet away from the gauge just in case heavy machines drive by.

[@Toyotajunkie]

How doese anyone think it is a good idea to extend the rod before the unit is placed? I absolutely never extend the rod unless it is going directly into the hole I made. The ignorance is amazing.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Get over yourself that source is self incapsulated five times about.... there is seriously no high risk associated with extending the rod so that you c an ensure proper lineup... I’m sure you collapse yourself holes a lot

[@permanentvisitor2460]

@@peaceandwealthseeker4504 that's beside the point. It's in direct conflict with any Agreement State and the Federal Radiation Safety guidelines and ALARA principles. I saw a State Radiation Safety Division guy suspend the RML of a whole damn branch office because he saw their employee in the field doing exactly that for several days in a row. Audited them to within an inch of their lives. Complacency is what kills people on the job faster than anything.