Type of test

Sample type

Test location

Physical test: w/c γt, γd Gs

Disturbed

Laboratory

Atterberg limits: liquid limit, plastic limit

Disturbed

Laboratory

Grain size: sieve analysis, hydrometer

Disturbed

Laboratory

Chemical tests: total soluble salt, SO3 salt, organic matters, gypsum, chloride

Disturbed

Laboratory

Swelling test

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Collapse test (CP%)

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Consolidation test (Cc, Cs, Pc)

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Unconfined compression test (C, ϕ)

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Direct shear test (C, ϕ)

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Triaxial shear test (C, ϕ)

Undisturbed

Laboratory

Van shear test

Undisturbed

Field

Standard penetration test (SPT)

Disturbed

Field