Upload NowIn situ tests give a more realistic picture of soil properties basically because of two reasons: i. The in situ tests cover a larger area and volume of soil mass than the laboratory tests which are conducted on small-size samples of soil. ii. Several site factors, such as non-homogeneity of soil, groundwater table, moisture content, […]
In Situ Tests Used in Soil Exploration | Soil Engineering
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Top 5 Methods Used in Soil Exploration | Soil Engineering
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The 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. […]
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 […]