Laboratory Testing of Soils, Rocks and Aggregates

Testing rocks and aggregates are rarely covered in traditional soil testing books and there are no separate books on rock or aggregate testing. Laboratory Testing of Soils, Rocks and Aggregates includes soil testing methods as well as rocks and aggregates, which are becoming increasingly common in professional practice and university teaching. The common tests in Parts II and III are described in a concise manner without sacrificing detail and include a sample data sheet and calculations for each. Each test consists of the following descriptive parts: Objective, Standards, Introduction, Procedure, and Cost. The advanced tests in Part IV are described briefly giving the reader exposure to what each test entails. References are made to ASTM International (ASTM), Australian (AS), British (BS) and International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) standards and any differences are noted.

Dr. Nagaratnam Sivakugan is Associate Professor and Head of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, James Cook University, Australia. He graduated from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka with First Class Honors, and received his MSCE and Ph.D. from Purdue University. As a Chartered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland, he does substantial consulting work for geotechnical and mining companies throughout Australia and internationally. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Dr. Sivakugan has published more than 50 scientific and technical papers in refereed international journals, and 50 more in refereed international conference proceedings.