An Introduction to Laboratory Testing of Soils

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about laboratory testing of soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS, 3. PERMEABILITY TESTS, 4. CONSOLIDATION TESTS, 5. SHEAR STRENGTH TESTS, 6. DYNAMIC TESTING, 7. TESTS ON COMPACTED SOILS, 8. TESTS ON ROCK.