Soil Definition Soil has various meanings depending upon the professional field in which it is being studied. For engineering purposes, Soil may be define as: Natural aggregate of mineral grains, loose or moderately cohesive, inorganic or organic in nature. If we are studying geology, then: … [Read more...] about Definition of Soil | Residual soil definition
Soil Mechanics 1
Classification of soil on the basis of grain size
Classification of soil on the basis of grain size: While taking into account the engineering behavior of the soil, the size of the soil grains and the distribution of the soil grain in the soil mass have the same … [Read more...] about Classification of soil on the basis of grain size
Definition of Permeability | Pervious and Impervious soil
Permeability: It may be defined as "It is a measure of the ease with which water flows through soils … [Read more...] about Definition of Permeability | Pervious and Impervious soil
Introduction to ground improvement techniques
Introduction to ground improvement techniques: Ground improvement may be defined as … [Read more...] about Introduction to ground improvement techniques
Conditions for efficieny of planning an exploration
For planning an investigation, program or plan must specifically contain the following. Amount and extent of exploration. … [Read more...] about Conditions for efficieny of planning an exploration
Planning an investigation | Conditions for efficieny of planning
Planning an investigation: Planning an investigation is basically the first step of investigating a site. The … [Read more...] about Planning an investigation | Conditions for efficieny of planning
Pressuremeter test ( PMT )
Pressuremeter test (pmt): In 1956 scientist named Menard developed a method of testing named as … [Read more...] about Pressuremeter test ( PMT )
Plate load test (ASTM D1194) | Limitations and Advantages
Plate load test (ASTM D1194): Plate load test is a type of test which is performed on a model foundation. This … [Read more...] about Plate load test (ASTM D1194) | Limitations and Advantages
Static cone penetration test, CPT, (ASTM D3441)
Static cone penetration test, CPT, (ASTM D3441): This is also known as Dutch cone test the reason behind that is, the mechanical … [Read more...] about Static cone penetration test, CPT, (ASTM D3441)
In situ tests | Standard penetration test, SPT, (ASTM D1586)
In situ tests: In case of soft sensitive clay and coarse grained cohesionless soils it is almost … [Read more...] about In situ tests | Standard penetration test, SPT, (ASTM D1586)