Facilities/Instruments
This lab is equipped with Unconfined Compression strength tester, Sieve Shaker with ASTM sieve set, Shear tester, Digital moisture tester, Penetrometer, Hydrometer, Casagrande Apparatus, Digital balance and a desktop Computer with essential softwares dedicated to soil test and geotechnical data analysis..
People
Dr. Muhammad Qumrul Hasan (Professor)
Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia (Professor)
Mahmud Al Noor Tushar (Lecturer)
Research Focus
Determination of mechanical properties of soil
Assessment of suitability of soil for foundation
Earthquake and liquefaction risk assessment
Analyses/ Services available
Soil compaction analysis
Shear strength analysis
Atterberg limits testing
Soil compressibility analysis
Moisture content analysis
Soil density analysis
Soil mechanics and related data analysis and interpretation