A) PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN 1. Undisturbed cylindrical specimen may be obtained from bigger sample by pushing the sampling tube in to the soil. 2. Coat the inside of the split mould with thin layer of grease or oil. 3. Extrude the specimen from the sampling tube to the split mould with the help of the sample extractor and knife. 4. Remoulded sample may be prepared by compacting the soil at desired water content and dry density. In both the cases the density and water content of the specimen is determined. B) COMPRESSION TEST 1. Measure the initial length and diameter of the specimen. Also determine the weight of the specimen. 2. Place the specimen between the moving base and the top plate connected to the proving ring. 3. Take the dial gauge reading and proving reading at regular intervals.4. Apply compressive load till the sample fails or 20% strain occurs