Overview: This new 5 part series has been written to explain the hardware, software and instrumentation used in the testing of soil and rock. The series comprises of 5 chapters (see below). The series is aimed at people interested in gaining a better understanding of geotechnical laboratory equipment.
2. Principles of Instrumentation Measurement – Error, Accuracy and Resolution,
3. Calibration of Geotechnical Instruments
4. Selecting Ideal Transducer Range,
5. Principles of Testing Machine Control Feedback.