Geo Technical Laboratory



Applications of Geotechnical Lab

SR.NO. NAME OF INSTRUMENT APPLICATION
1 Igneous , metamorphic, sedimentary rock specimens According to physical properties identify different rock specimen
2 Oven Determine specific gravity of soil
3 Pycnometer To find impact strength.
4 Core cutter and hammer To find density of soil
5 Casagrande�s apparatus To calculate Liquid limit of soil
6 Direct shear test apparatus To find shear strength of soil
7 Permeability test set up (constant and falling head method ) To determine coefficient of permeability
8 Proctor mould and hammer set up To calculate Max dry density and Optimum water content of soil
9 California bearing test apparatus Determine thickness of flexible pavement and its constituent layers