Upload NowThe following are the various methods used in soil exploration: 1. Test Pits or Trial Pits (for Shallow Depths) 2. Auger Boring (for Shallow or Large Depths). 3. Wash Boring. 4. Percussion Drilling. 5. Rotary Boring. Method # 1. Tests Pits: Trial pits are a simple and economical method of soil exploration to shallow depths. […]
Top 5 Methods Used in Soil Exploration | Soil Engineering
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How to Test Compaction of Soil? | Soil Engineering
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Compaction test is conducted in the laboratory to determine the relation between the dry density and the water content of the given soil compacted with standard compaction energy and to determine the OMC corresponding to the MDD. The OMC obtained from the laboratory compaction test will help in deciding the amount of water to be […]
How to Conduct IS Compaction Test ? (Equipment and Procedure) | Soil
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The following article will guide you about how to conduct IS compaction test for soil. Equipment used for the IS Compaction Test: The equipment for the test, as shown in Fig.12.2, consists of the following: 1. Compaction Mold: It is a cylindrical mold of 10 cm internal diameter and 12.73 cm internal height with a […]