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.
1. Key Terminology and Engineering Parameters for Geotechnical Engineering,
3. Calibration of Geotechnical Instruments
4. Selecting Ideal Transducer Range,
5. Principles of Testing Machine Control Feedback.