Soil Testing

Soil & Geotechnical Laboratory

Understand the Ground Before You Build

Soil is the material that carries every foundation, road and embankment — and its behaviour can only be trusted when it is measured. RVCS soil testing combines laboratory classification with field density evaluation to give engineers the parameters they need for safe, economical design.

From simple index properties to shear and consolidation testing, our laboratory follows the IS 2720 series, producing structured soil data sheets and reports that integrate directly with foundation and pavement design.

Scope of Services

• Soil classification — grain size distribution, Atterberg limits and soil grouping
• Compaction characteristics — Proctor density and optimum moisture content
• Strength parameters — CBR, direct shear and unconfined compression
• Consolidation and settlement parameters for soft soils
• Permeability evaluation for drainage and seepage analysis
• Field density — sand replacement and core cutter methods
• Specific gravity, free swell and chemical properties of soil

Testing & Investigation Methods

• IS 2720 series — laboratory soil test methods
• IS 2720 Part 8 — Proctor compaction test
• IS 2720 Part 16 — laboratory CBR
• IS 2720 Part 13 — direct shear test
• IS 2720 Part 15 — consolidation properties
• IS 2720 Part 28 / 29 — field density by sand replacement and core cutter

Why Choose RVCS

The RVCS soil laboratory is equipped for the complete IS 2720 range, from basic classification to advanced shear and consolidation testing. Samples are logged, stored and tracked through the laboratory, and results are compiled into clear, design-ready reports.

Key Applications

• Foundation design support
• Road and embankment works
• Retaining structures and slopes
• Borrow area evaluation
• Land development and grading
• Utility trench backfilling

Technical Highlights

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