SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY MANUAL

SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY MANUAL By Braja M. Das

In the classroom laboratory, most experiments described herein will probably be conducted

in small groups. However, the laboratory report should be written by each. student

individually. This is one way for students to improve their technical writing skills. Each

report should contain:

1. Cover page-This page should include the title of the experiment, name, and date on

which the experiment was performed.

2. Following the cover page, the items listed below should be included in the body of

the report:

a. Purpose of the experiment

b. Equipment used

c. A schematic diagram of the main equipment used

d. A brief description of the test procedure

3. Results-This should include the data sheet(s), sample calculations(s), and the

required graph(s).

4. Conclusion-A discussion of the accuracy of the test procedure should be included

in the conclusion, along with any possible sources of error.