What are the types of soil tests?

Soil testing is a process by which a soil sample is analyzed for various parameters, allowing for the understanding of the suitability and quality of the soil as well as providing information to help identify deficiencies or excesses within a particular area.

There are two main types of soil tests: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative tests assess whether certain minerals are present in an area, whereas quantitative test measure the levels at which those minerals occur.

In this post, we'll go over everything you need to know about these tests, including how they work and what sorts of test results can be expected from either type! We'll also discuss some ideas on what to do once you have your results.

There are various types of soil test, which could be used according to requirement

• Density determination methods such as Core cutter method, Sand replacement method, Water displacement method.

• Water content determination methods such as Oven dry test, Pycnometer test, Alcohol test, Sand bath method, Calcium carbide method, Infrared method.

• Particle size analysis test

• Liquid limit tests such as Cassagrande method, One point method, Static cone penetration method.

• Plastic limit, Shrinkage limt determination test

• Activity and Sensitivity determination

• Compaction and Consolidation test

• Permeability test

• Shear strength test

• Plate load test, Standard penetration test and Cone penetration test

• Swelling determination test.