APPLICATIONS

Recommended laboratory tests required for some applications and problems

Applications / Problems	Typical Testing
Subsidence or Heave	Water Content Liquid and Plastic Limits Filter Paper Suction Bulk and Dry Density Particle Size Distribution Consolidation/Swelling properties Chemical tests
Landfill Liners	Triaxial Permeability Water Content Liquid and Plastic Limits Particle Size Distribution Bulk and Dry Density Compaction Tests
Slope Stability	Water Content Liquid and Plastic Limits Particle Size Distribution Bulk and Dry Density Direct Shear Quick Undrained Triaxial Compression Effective Stress Coefficient(s) of Permeability
Foundation Design	Water Content Liquid and Plastic Limits Particle Size Distribution Quick Undrained Triaxial Compression Effective Stress Consolidation Testing
Settlement Characteristics	Oedometer Consolidation Rowe Cell (Hydraulic) Consolidation Isotropic Triaxial Consolidation
Buried pipe and cable	Thermal Conductivity Liquid and Plastic Limits Particle Size Distribution
Tunnelling	Classification Tests Effective Stress Tests Total Stress Tests Permeability Consolidation/Swelling properties Chemical tests
Pavement Design	Classification Tests Chemical Testing California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Compaction
Wind Turbine Foundation	Classification Tests Chemical Testing California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Compaction tests Compressibility tests