AEI Soil Spectrum — Precision Beneath Every Foundation

GEOTECHNICAL TESTING & ANALYSIS

Inside the Soil Laboratory.

Explore essential equipment used for soil investigation, classification, physical property measurement and strength testing.

Sample PreparationSoil ClassificationStrength Testing

OUR LABORATORY

Equipment & Test Methods

Each instrument plays an important role in understanding soil behaviour. Equipment availability should be confirmed with our technical team.

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EQUIPMENT
Preparation

Laboratory Drying Oven

Controls oven-drying of soil specimens to determine moisture content from mass loss.

Test / ApplicationMoisture Content Test
EQUIPMENT
Preparation

Digital Precision Balance

Measures wet and dry sample mass accurately for routine soil property calculations.

Test / ApplicationMoisture Content, Unit Weight, Specific Gravity
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Sieve Shaker & Sieve Set

Vibrates stacked sieves to separate soil particles into graded size ranges.

Test / ApplicationSieve Analysis / Grain Size Distribution
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Soil Hydrometer Set

Uses hydrometer readings and sedimentation cylinders to analyse silt and clay-sized particles.

Test / ApplicationHydrometer Analysis
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Pycnometer / Density Bottle

Determines specific gravity of soil solids using displacement-based measurements.

Test / ApplicationSpecific Gravity Test
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Casagrande Liquid Limit Device

Measures liquid limit behaviour using a grooved soil specimen and standardized cup drops.

Test / ApplicationAtterberg Limits / Liquid Limit
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Plastic Limit Rolling Plate & Tools

Uses a smooth plate and tools for rolling soil threads and assessing plasticity.

Test / ApplicationAtterberg Limits / Plastic Limit
EQUIPMENT
Strength

Direct Shear Testing Apparatus

Applies normal and horizontal loads to evaluate soil resistance to direct shearing.

Test / ApplicationDirect Shear Test
EQUIPMENT
Preparation

Core Cutter & Sample Ring

Provides a known-volume soil sample for mass and bulk unit weight determination.

Test / ApplicationUnit Weight / Bulk Density
EQUIPMENT
Strength

SPT Split-Spoon Sampler & Hammer

Field sampling and penetration resistance measurement within a borehole.

Test / ApplicationStandard Penetration Test (SPT)
EQUIPMENT
Preparation

Sample Trays, Cans & Desiccator

Holds, transfers and cools soil specimens during laboratory sample preparation.

Test / ApplicationMoisture Content and Sample Preparation
EQUIPMENT
Classification

Graduated Cylinders & Glassware

Measures liquid volumes and supports soil dispersions and sedimentation studies.

Test / ApplicationHydrometer Analysis & Specific Gravity
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Equipment shown describes common geotechnical laboratory methods; it is not an independently verified inventory or accreditation statement for AEI Soil Spectrum. Replace illustrative equipment cards with photos of actual AEI instruments when available.