Tagged: Geotechnical Engineering
Index Properties in Soil Mechanics/ Geotechnical Engineering
Index Properties in Soil Mechanics Soil mechanics is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the behavior of soil under various conditions. Understanding the index properties of soil is crucial for identifying and classifying soils for engineering purposes. These properties help engineers predict how soils will behave under different...
Determining specific gravity of soil by Using Pycnometer
OBJECTIVE Determination of specific gravity of soil solids by pycnometer method. REFERENCE STANDARD IS : 2720 (Part 4) – 1985 – Method of test for soil (Part 4-Grain size analysis) EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS The major equipment used in this test is Pycnometer. It is a glass jar of 1 litre...