SOIL MECHANICS LAB
This lab includes all equipment needed for experiments for both academic staff and students in this aspect which includes researches on soil problems, calculation of soil bearing capacity, suggestion of suitable types of foundation. It participates also in solving soil problems in KSA, carrying out the experimental tests needed for analysis and study of soil for both the private and governmental sectors.
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Lab Name |
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering |
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Place |
003-1-41-1 |
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Courses Taught in the Lab |
CE210 – CE311 – CE 423 |
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Skills acquired in the lab |
Testing several soil types and conducting soil classification tested similar to those in the real life after graduation and enhance the team work function |
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List of Equipment |
Sample container , 2.5 litre capacity Electronic top loading Balance 1200 gx0.1g Drying oven, 225 litre capacity, 220 v with dial thermometer 0-300deg.C Moisture content tin, 90g capacity Liquid limit device, hand operated complete with grooving tools Volumetric shrinkage limit 200 mm test sieves (ASTM Test sieves) Sieve Shaker for 200 & 300mm diam. 220 v Long stem soil hydrometer Standard & Modified compaction moulds Automatic soil compactor complete with all acc. 4 & 6 inches moulds Constant head permeability cell 75mm diam Manometer Tubes with stands Compaction permeameter, 101.6 mm Red rubber tubing H 6.5 mm bore 5 mm wall Constant level tank |