Direct Shear Test (Apparatus, Procedure, Calculation)
Shear strength is the ability of soil to withstand forces that may cause it to fail during sliding or shearing is known as shear…
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Determine Liquid Limit of Soil Specimen by Casagrande Method
The liquid limit test of soil is a laboratory test used to measure the liquid limit of soil and its consistency when it is…
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Download AASHTO Soil Classification Excel Spread Sheet [XLSX]
AASHTO stands for American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Developed in 1992 a comprehensive soil classification system that helps field engineers in…
Read article →Soil Salinity Reasons and Treatment?
If the concentration of harmful salts in the root zone of a plant increases to such an extent that plant growth is effected, this…
Read article →Causes of Liquefaction of Soil
You might have been to a beach or near a river bank, have you ever noticed the cohesion-less sands there? I am currently working…
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