1. SIEVE SHAKER-Sieve shakers are used for separation and size determination of particles.

A typical sieve shaker

separates particles by passing them through a series of chambers with mesh filters and agitating the sample in
order to obtain complete separation. Depending on the equipment, there are options for sieving both solid and
liquid samples. Equipment can differ in the type of sieving, the maximum and minimum particle size that can be
processed, and level of automation. Choice of equipment will depend on the type of lab and the samples being
processed.
2. Linear shrinkage Mold-This test covers the determination of linear shrinkage of soils and indicates the
plastic properties of soils with a low clay content.
3. PH meter - electric device used to measure hydrogen-ion activity (acidity or alkalinity) in solution.
Fundamentally, a pH meter consists of a voltmeter attached to a pH-responsive electrode and a
reference (unvarying) electrode. the pH meter is sometimes referred to as a "potentiometric pH
meter".

PH meter - electric device used to measure

hydrogen-ion activity (acidity or alkalinity) in
solution. Fundamentally, a pH meter consists of
a voltmeter attached to a pH-responsive
electrode and a reference (unvarying) electrode.
the pH meter is sometimes referred to as a
"potentiometric pH meter".

The Sand Cone Apparatus is used to determine the

in-place density of any soil that can be excavated to
a stable condition with hand tools.

Sieve shakers are used for separation and size

determination of particles. A typical sieve shaker
separates particles by passing them through a series
of chambers with mesh filters and agitating the
sample in order to obtain complete separation.