Angle of Internal Friction of Soils
Angle of Internal Friction of Soils
The resistance in sliding of grain particles of a soil mass depends upon the angle of internal friction. It...
Shrinkage Limit of Soil
Shrinkage Limit of Soil (SL)
Shrinkage limit is the limiting moisture content, expressed as a percentage of the dry weight of the soil, at which...
North Dakota Cone Test
North Dakota Cone Test
North Dakota Cone Test is a cone penetration test similar to the California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) test developed by the North...
Liquid Limit of Soil
Liquid Limit of Soil
Liquid Limit is the minimum amount of water required to be added to a soil, expressed as a percentage of the...
Cohesion of Soils
Cohesion of Soils
Cohesion of soils is the internal molecular attraction which resists the rupture or shear of a material. Cohesion is derived in fine...
Triaxial Compression Test of Soils Procedure
Triaxial Compression Test of Soils Procedure
Triaxial Compression test is used where more precise values of the cohesion and angle of internal friction of a...
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test on Soils
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test on Soils
California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) Test which is an ad hoc penetration test developed by the California State Highways...
Plasticity of Soils
Plasticity of Soils
Plasticity is the property of a soil to undergo large deformations when stressed, without cracking or crumbling, Plasticity is a major characteristics...
Test for Sand – Fine Aggregate
Test for Sand - Fine Aggregate
The required test for sand are as follows,
1. Take a glass of water and add some quantity of sand...
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils:
The following methods are generally adopted to meet the characteristics of foundations in black cotton soils,
(1) Foundation loads are limited...