SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY

Oedometer to studyconsolidation characteristicsOne dimensional consolidationand swell characteristics ofsoilsTotal stress and effectivestress shear strength of soilsCompressive strength of rockShear box for determination ofshear strength parametersTriaxial test for determinationof shear strength parameterswith measurement ofporewater pressures.Computer controlled triaxialtest for simulation ofstress pathsConsultancy servicesThe Soil Mechanics Laboratoryhas been offering its testingservices to industry for morethan 25 years. It has beeninvolved in the testing of soilsand rocks for most of the majorcivil engineering projects inMauritius. Examples of mostrecent involvement are: SSR Airport NewTerminal Building Bagatelle Dam Terre Rouge – Verdun– Trianon Link Road Port-Louis Ring Road High rise buildings inPort Louis and EbeneContact DetailsAcademic staff:Dr A. Chan Chim Yuk(achan@uom.ac.mu)Point load index test fordetermination of compressivestrength of rock coresTechnical staff:Mr. S.A. Venkatasawmy(vencat@uom.ac.mu)