Soil Testing and Analysis on Two Different Soil Samples

Abstract

Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering are disciplines covered in civil or structural engineering programs and they involve how small, medium or large-scale manmade structures are supported by and interact with soil. It includes knowledge of soil mechanics and numerical analyses along with material and soil testing. The tests on soil may be done In-Lab or onsite i.e. in-situ or ex-situ. Soil testing and analyses is a part of geotechnical engineering and foundation engineering which is concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials, especially soil. Geotechnical engineering is important in civil engineering, but also has applications in military, mining, petroleum and other engineering disciplines that are concerned with construction occurring on the surface or within the ground. Geotechnical engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate subsurface conditions and materials; determine the relevant physical/mechanical and chemical properties of these materials; evaluate stability of natural slopes and man-made soil deposits; assess risks posed by site conditions; design earth works and structure foundations; and monitor site conditions, earthwork and foundation construction.