Introduction
What is soil exploration?
Why is soil exploration important?
What are some different soil exploration methods?
Advantages/disadvantages of in-situ testing vs. laboratory testing
Background
Provide a brief history of soil exploration and what methods are most commonly used today
Discuss advantages/disadvantages to the most commonly used testing methods
Discussion
Which laboratory experiments would need to be performed to obtain similar information? Which is more accurate?
As an engineer, it is important to be aware of the benefits and shortcomings of in- situ and laboratory testing as they pertain each individual application or project. There is no ‘one size fits all’ in geotechnical investigation. Discuss the factors of a project (i.e., size, type, importance, location, etc.) and how they would influence your choice of testing. When would one be preferred over the other? When should a combination be used?
Citation
Cite your sources! Use a consistent format (e.g., MLA, APA, etc.), include in-text
citations.
3-4 trusted resources is required and helps ensure well-rounded introduction and background sections