Soil Mechanics 1

Percussion drilling: Percussion drilling is a useful method for dealing with the soils of UK as it … [Read more...] about Test bore holes | Percussion and Rotary drilling

Test boreholes: Bore holes in soil or rock may be drilled using augers, percussion rig, wash … [Read more...] about Test Boreholes | Auger boring | Wash boring

Direct methods of exploration: Following are some of the direct methods of exploration: … [Read more...] about Direct methods of exploration | Test pits,Trenches,shafts and Probing

Investigation phases in geotechnical investigation: There are four phases for the investigation of a site. These phases are given … [Read more...] about Investigation phases | Feasibility | Preliminary exploration | Detailed exploration | Construction stage

Soil exploration methods: Soil exploration methods are further divided into two groups: … [Read more...] about Soil exploration methods | Direct methods | Indirect methods