How to Measure Soil Strength and the Factors Affecting It

Soil or shear strength refers to the soil’s capacity to accommodate and withstand a structural load without shearing or deformation. It alludes to the soil’s mechanical properties — whether it could remain cohesive while being subjected to an external force.[1] It is one of the essential mechanical properties of the soil. In geology and civil […]

Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers

Reference to this article: ConductScience, Ultimate guide on Clegg Impact Testers (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220727 What Is a Clegg Impact Tester? Clegg Impact Tester, also known as Clegg Hammer or Clegg Impact Hammer, is a portable device used to determine a surface’s shock absorption and bearing capacity. It is used to measure and control the strength of […]