01Shear strength
Direct shear and unconsolidated undrained triaxial testing assess strength response under method-specific stress and drainage conditions.
The requested stress conditions and specimen state must be confirmed before testing.
Direct shear · UU triaxial
02Compressive strength
Unconfined compressive strength testing assesses the axial compressive response of a suitable cohesive soil specimen under the specified method.
Specimen dimensions, condition and suitability affect whether testing can proceed.
Soil unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
03Consolidation
One-dimensional consolidation testing observes deformation as specified vertical stresses are applied over time.
Provide the required loading schedule and project context where specified.
One-dimensional consolidation
04Shrink-swell behaviour
Shrink-swell index testing characterises volume-change behaviour under the conditions of the selected method.
Confirm sample condition, orientation and preparation requirements with the laboratory.
Shrink-swell index