Materials and construction of soil

The site inspection is performed for the following purposes :-

  • To determine the nature, thickness and difference in the soil strata in the region.
  • To evaluate the physical characteristics of the soil strata. It facilitates finding out the design and mode of construction of the foundation.
  • To examine the difference and the impact of ground water table on the soil strata.
  • To determine the values of strength and compressibility of soil bed.
  • To determine the depth of fundamental rock, soil bed.

Also Read : BORING METHODS IN SOIL EXPLORATION