Task 2: Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Tests, Analysis and Interpretation of Results Subsoil investigation was carried out to determine ground condition for a proposed multi-level office complex development located near the North Car Park of Monash University's Clayton Campus. The investigation comprised of drilling bore holes into the ground and collecting disturbed (bag) and undisturbed tube samples for different laboratory tests. In this unit, students are required performing different geotechnical engineering laboratory tests, as listed below, to classify soil/rock and to determine their strength properties for design of foundations for the proposed structure. Prior to conducting the site specific tests, students will be introduced to various soil/rock samples commonly found in Australia. Geotechnical laboratory tests will be conducted by groups via booking specific time slots which will be available during the second week of semester 2. Students are required to analyse the laboratory results and prepare a formal report for assessment. The main objectives of this task are to: 1. classify soil/rock for geotechnical applications 2. determine soil/rock strength properties for designing foundations 3. evaluate the implications of the above on mechanical behaviour soil/rock It is important that each student should attend all laboratory sessions to qualify for marks allocated for physical presence and active participation in the laboratory work. Tests for soil/rock classifications: o Soil/rock identifications o Sieve analysis o Maximum & minimum density, specific gravity o Liquid Limit (LL), Plastic Limit (PL), Linear Shrinkage o Rock Quality Designation (RQD) Tests for soil/rock strength properties o Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) test o Point Load Index o Direct Shear (DS) test o Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) triaxial test