🔹 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.