Laboratory test

Standard

Sieve Analysis and Hydrometer Analysis

ASTM D422-63 [22]

Natural Moisture Content

ASTM D-2216 [23]

Bulk Density

ASTM D7263-09 [24]

Consolidation

ASTM D-2435 [25]

Direct Shear

ASTM D-3080 [26]

Sulphate/Chloride/pH/Organic Matter Content

BS 1377 Part 3

Atterberg’s Limits

ASTM D4318 [27]