Laboratory and field-testing of rocks are all part of a comprehensive geotechnical testing and engineering ground study. This type of subsurface exploration is required in order to gain pertinent knowledge of existing rock conditions. Once the samples are obtained, various analyses are performed to determine the physical properties as follows:
- Density / Specific gravity
- Water absorption
- Unconfined compression strength
- Point load & triaxial test
- Modulus of elasticity
- Brazilian & Direct shear tests
