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
Soil Mechanics 1
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)