Consolidation Testing Basics
- October 22nd, 2025
- Category: Guest Posts
Consolidation Testing Basics Consolidation testing is one of the most popular geotechnical tests performed in the United States. It is used to determine how soils compress over time while under a constant load, and how they expel pore water during this settlement. Consolidation testing helps geotechnical engineers evaluate how... Read more >
Why Humboldt Nuclear Density Gauges Outperform Every Competitor
- June 9th, 2025
- Category: Guest Posts, Soil & Aggregate Moisture Testing, News & Events
This guest post was written by Zameer Syed | June 2025. When choosing a Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge for your construction, engineering, or quality assurance projects, selecting the right brand can significantly affect your operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Humboldt stands distinctly ahead among... Read more >
What Is a Proctor Compaction Test? Understanding Soil Density with Humboldt Equipment
- May 8th, 2025
- Category: Soil & Aggregate Moisture Testing, News & Events
In the world of geotechnical engineering and construction, the stability and longevity of a structure often begin below the ground, with the soil. One essential process in assessing soil suitability is the Proctor Compaction Test, a laboratory method that determines the optimal moisture content at which soil achieves its... Read more >
D6913 and D7928 Replace D422 Particle Size Analysis
- January 6th, 2022
- Category: Announcements, Guest Posts
This guest post was written by Jack Germaine . He is a Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Determination of the particle size distribution (PSD) is one of the most requested soil characterization tests. The results are used for classification and estimation of engineering... Read more >