Footings and Foundations in Civil Engineering: Types, Functions, and Differences
What is Footing? Foundation Definition: The footing foundation is generally supporting columns and may be round, square, or rectangular at […]
Soil Mechanics
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) in Geotechnical Engineering
What Is the Penetration Test? These tests involve the measurement of the resistance to penetration of a sampling spoon, a
Soil Hydrometers: Usage, Procedures, and Analysis
Soil Hydrometer: A hydrometer is an instrument that is utilized to gauge the general thickness of a fluid. Essentially, what
AASHTO Soil Classification System
Introduction of AASHTO Although the textural classification of soil is relatively simple, it is based entirely on the particle-size distribution.
