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3. Testing Methodology
3.1. Introduction
This chapter outlines the author‟s proposed testing methodology for selecting a
suitable soil, optimizing the soil mix, producing test blocks, and evaluating strength,
deformability, and durability properties of the blocks. The methodology is a systematic
series of procedures evaluating potential soils at every phase of production. Readily
available potential soils are classified and then methodically evaluated through the
sequence of tests illustrated in Figure 3.1. If, at any point during the process, the
proposed soil or soil mixture does not satisfactorily satisfy the requirements, a step back
is taken to reconsider further action through selection of a new soil or soil amendments.
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