Shear Tests Based on Drainage Conditions
Types of shear tests based on drainage conditions are: Unconsolidated Undrained test, Consolidate Undrained Test & Consolidated Drained Test.
Geotechnical Engineering
Unconfined Compression Test【IS 2720(Part 10):1991 PDF】
Unconfined Compression Test is a variant of an undrained unconsolidated triaxial compression test with confining cell pressure equal to atmospheric pressure.
Triaxial Shear Test for Shear Strength of Soil
The triaxial shear test or triaxial compression test is the laboratory test that better simulates field loading.
Direct Shear Test for Shear Strength of Soil
The most common method for determining the shear strength of soil is the direct shear test. The detailed procedure is enclosed in article.
Vane Shear Test [ IS 2720 (Part XXX) – 1980 ]
The vane shear test is carried out in accordance with IS: 2720 (part XXX) – 1980. It is used for determining undrained shear strength of clay.
Principal Planes (Shear Strenth of Soil)
There are three planes on which the shear stresses are zero at any point in a stressed body, which are mainly mentioned as principal planes.
Effective Stress Concept in Soil Mechanics
Karl Terzaghi was the first to propose this effective stress concept principle. In soil mechanics, this is a very critical concept.
Compaction Effect on Soil Properties
The influence of compaction effect on soil properties is highly dependent on the structure achieved by the soil during compaction.
Soil Compaction : Mechanics & Factors Affecting Compaction
Soil Compaction is a method of stabilizing loose soil by densification, which can be achieved with either static or dynamic load.
Compaction and Consolidation Differences
In this article we have showcased major points which states the difference between compaction and consolidation process of soils.