🔹 Week 3: Soil Testing (Lab & Field)

  • Objectives:

    • Conduct geotechnical tests to assess soil strength and permeability.

    • Interpret lab and field data for design decisions.

  • Topics Covered:

    • Standard Proctor and Modified Proctor tests.

    • Direct shear test, triaxial compression test, unconfined compression test.

    • Permeability tests (falling head, constant head).

    • Field tests: SPT, CPT, plate load test.

    • Report writing and interpretation of test results.

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