Evaluation of properties of soils in the fields as well as in the laboratory to arrive at safe and economic foundation design for buildings. Improvement of soft soil for safe and economic design of foundation. The tests and consultancy services rendered by this Division are:
Physical properties of soil
Unconfined compression test of soil
Compaction test of soil
Consolidation test of soil
Trixie shear test of soil
Collection of undisturbed sample by boring (upto 150 ft.)
Standard penetration test of soil
Consultancy services for the sub-soil investigation