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Relative Density of Free-Draining Soils: Compaction Tests on Sand & Gravel

September 11, 2025

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Relative Density of Free-Draining Soils" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/Sep/September-2025-Blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" /><p>Field density tests determine the degree of soil compaction, which is used to estimate strength and stability. Read our blog to learn about soil characteristics and how relative density of soil is calculated.</p>

Tags: Soil Testing , Soil Density , Quality Control , Compaction , Relative Density

Soil Field Testing: Physical Properties of Soil

May 10, 2023

<div><a href="/blog/soil-field-test-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2023/may/soil-field-testing-article.jpg" alt="Soil Field Testing: Physical Properties of Soil" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Soil is a natural material and is sometimes employed as a construction material without modification. It is crucial to understand how it performs in its original (in-situ) environment. For this article, we will examine various field tests of soil and the equipment required to perform them.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Equipment Selection Guide , Moisture Testing , In-situ Testing , Field Testing , Penetration Test , Soil Testing , Geotechnical , Soil Density , Permeability Test , Soil Foundation

Soil Density Testing: 3 Test Methods You Can Count On

December 02, 2019

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/blog/density-of-soil-test"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2019/december/soil-density-hero.jpg" alt="Soil Density Testing: 3 Test Methods You Can Count On" width="100%" max-width:="" 715px="" /> </a></div><p>Proper soil compaction increases strength and stability resulting in successful structures and pavements. This blog will discuss the various means of testing soil compaction, which methods are suitable for your project, and the importance of having the right personnel in place.</p>

Tags: Soil Density , Soil Testing , Compaction , Sand Cone Test , Rubber Balloon Method , Nuclear Density , In-situ Testing , Field Testing , Resource Guide , Comparison Guide