Upload NowThe following points highlight the two main geophysical methods of soil exploration. The methods are: 1. Seismic-Refraction Method 2. Electrical Resistivity Method. 1. Seismic-Refraction Method: The seismic-refraction method is based on the principle that elastic shock waves travel at different velocities in different materials. Shock waves are generated at a point on the ground surface, […]
Geophysical Methods of Soil Exploration | Soil Engineering
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Soil Samplers: Design Features and Types | Soil Engineering
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In this article we will discuss about the design features and types of soil samplers. Design Features of Soil Samplers: The basic tool used for the collection of undisturbed soil samples from test pits or boreholes at required depth is known as a soil sampler. The fundamental requirement of a sampling tool is that when […]
Format Contents of Soil Investigation Report
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The results of soil exploration, including field investigation and testing, as well as the laboratory test results and their analysis, along with suitable recommendations, are presented in the form of a soil investigation report. The soil investigation report is an important legal document that is used as the basis for design of foundations or earth […]