Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, Effective Stress Tests (Volume 3)

This volume, the first in a set of three belonging to the revised and updated Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, 3rd Edition , covers the basic tests for the classification and compaction characteristics of engineering soils. The author breaks down each test procedure into step-by-step explanations and easy-to-use flow diagrams. The book contains practical information on laboratory equipment, techniques, and procedures. It also explains how to calculate and present results in graphical form as well as how to report test data. Volume 1: Soil Classification and Compaction Tests is an essential working manual for all those involved in geotechnical laboratory testing.